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France lifts the veil on “Poker” to harden airborne nuclear deterrence
France is publicising Operation “Poker” nuclear-raid rehearsals and modernising airborne deterrence to signal credibility toward Russia and reassure Europe.
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Finland joins France’s forward nuclear deterrence initiative
Finland joined France’s forward nuclear deterrence initiative, stressing it complements NATO and includes no peacetime basing of nuclear weapons.
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Macron and Tusk open door to French-led nuclear drills with Poland
France and Poland will explore joint exercises and information exchanges under Paris’ “forward deterrence,” signalling a stronger European deterrence posture while keeping nuclear release authority in French hands.
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France rewrites its airpower and drone playbook ahead of a possible Russia test
France is updating procurement to counter cheap Shahed-type drones, expand munitions stocks and bolster air superiority enablers amid warnings Russia could test NATO in 2028–2029.