BRITISH JETS JOIN FRENCH NUCLEAR EXERCISE FOR FIRST TIME, FRANCE SAYS

British and French jets flew together over the Mediterranean in their first ​joint exercise involving France's airborne nuclear capability, Paris said ‌on Friday, underscoring their cooperation at a time of friction with Russia.

The two allies agreed in July 2025 to reinforce cooperation over their nuclear arsenals ​in response to growing threats to Europe and uncertainty ​over their US ally. "Having independent nuclear forces does not ⁠preclude coordination," said French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin.

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