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RAF holds first ever joint nuclear drill with France in warning shot to Putin

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Britain and France conducted their first joint nuclear drill involving French airborne nuclear weapons, according to a statement from France's armed forces ministry. The exercise took place on Tuesday evening with British Typhoon jets participating alongside French Rafale warplanes. French Minister of Armed Forces Catherine Vautrin emphasized that the cooperation between the two nations' independent nuclear forces continues to strengthen and serves as a demonstration of Europe’s security commitment and credible deterrence, particularly in response to concerns over Russia.

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On October 23, 2026, Britain and France conducted their first joint military exercise involving France's airborne nuclear deterrent, with British Typhoon jets joining French Rafale warplanes. The exercise was announced by the French armed forces minister, Catherine Vautrin, who emphasized that it demonstrates the "coordination and commitment" of both nations in support of European security and credible deterrence. Notably, this marks a significant step in nuclear cooperation between the two countries despite their independent nuclear forces.

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Britain and France carried out their first joint exercise involving France's airborne nuclear deterrent, France's armed forces ministry said in a statement on Friday.

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2026-10-23 · The Independent

RAF holds first ever joint nuclear drill with France in warning shot to Putin · assertive framing

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Britain and France carried out their first joint exercise involving France's airborne nuclear deterrent, France's armed forces ministry said in a statement on Friday. asserted

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British Typhoon jets joined in a nuclear exercise alongside French Rafale warplanes on Tuesday evening, French armed forces minister Catherine Vautrin said. asserted

Vautrin → join → evening

“Having independent nuclear forces does not preclude coordination,” she said, adding: “Our nuclear cooperation with the United Kingdom continues to deepen.” asserted

cooperation → have → Kingdom

Ms Vautrin said the exercise showed the “coordination and commitment” of the two European nuclear powers “in support of Europe’s security and credible deterrence”. asserted

exercise → say → security

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