French President Emmanuel Macron spelled out a new doctrine of "forward deterrence" for the country. It will see more nuclear warheads and more cooperation with European allies, including training ...

As the global arms control regime collapses, France plans to expand and Europeanize its nuclear arsenal. French President Emmanuel Macron’s March 2 address on France’s nuclear arms doctrine ought to ...

PARIS (AP) — They lurk in the oceans, a last resort to pulverize attackers with nuclear fire should France's commander in chief ever make that terrible call. French President Emmanuel Macron, the ...

L’ILE LONGUE, France (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron announced Monday that France will increase its nuclear arsenal and, for the first time, allow the temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed ...

PARIS (AP) — France is moving to align its nuclear deterrent strategy more closely with European allies while keeping full control over any strike decision — an unprecedented coordination that French ...

The operationalization of this doctrine follows intensive consultations with European capitals and a rigorous internal audit of the French nuclear apparatus. Facing term limits, Macron is attempting ...

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech next to the submarine 'Le Temeraire' (The Temerarious) at the Nuclear submarines Navy base of Ile Longue in Crozon, France, Monday March 2, 2026.

As the global arms control regime collapses, France plans to expand and Europeanize its nuclear arsenal. Ad Policy France’s President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech next to the nuclear-powered ...

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech next to the submarine 'Le Temeraire' (The Temerarious) at the Nuclear submarines Navy base of Ile Longue in Crozon, France, Monday March 2, 2026.