France to expand nuclear arsenal and let European allies host atomic weapons

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that eight European countries had agreed to participate in what he called a "forward" nuclear deterrence scheme.

France to boost nuclear arsenal

President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that France will expand its atomic arsenal and could deploy nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries for the first time, as he unveiled an unprecedented plan to bolster security on the continent. Speaking from the Ile Longue nuclear submarine base as the clock ticks on his presidency, Macron announced that eight European countries including Germany, Poland, Sweden and Britain had agreed to participate in what he called a "forward" nuclear deterrence scheme

By The Korea Herald

France to boost nuclear arsenal and extend “advanced deterrence” to European partners

President Emmanuel Macron said France will increase the size of its nuclear arsenal and roll out a new “advanced deterrence” doctrine that would involve a group of European partners more directly in exercises, deployments and supporting capabilities—moves Paris framed as a response to a more unstable strategic environment.