France to Expand Nuclear Deterrent Amidst Europe’s Uncertain Future

President Emmanuel Macron has announced the reopening of Luxeuil Air Base, which will host 40 newly built Rafale F5 fighter jets equipped with nuclear-tipped hypersonic missiles. Announced on the Mar. 18, 2025, France will invest 1.5 billion euros into Luxeuil Air Base to equip it with the French Air and Space Force’s newest variant of […] The post France to Expand Nuclear Deterrent Amidst Europe’s Uncertain Future appeared first on The Aviationist.

Mar 20, 2025 - 19:32
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France to Expand Nuclear Deterrent Amidst Europe’s Uncertain Future
Luxeuil Nuclear Rafale F5

President Emmanuel Macron has announced the reopening of Luxeuil Air Base, which will host 40 newly built Rafale F5 fighter jets equipped with nuclear-tipped hypersonic missiles. Announced on the Mar. 18, 2025, France will invest 1.5 billion euros into Luxeuil Air Base to equip it with the French Air and Space Force’s newest variant of […]

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