British Typhoon jets flew alongside French Rafale warplanes in a French nuclear exercise over the Mediterranean on Tuesday evening, the first time British aircraft had taken part in an exercise involving France’s airborne nuclear capability, French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin said. The allies agreed in July 2025 to strengthen nuclear cooperation amid growing threats to Europe and uncertainty over the United States.
WHO:British and French air forces
WHAT:British Typhoon jets took part for the first time in a French nuclear exercise alongside Rafale warplanes.
WHEN:Oct 20, 2026
WHERE:Mediterranean Sea
WHY:The allies agreed to strengthen nuclear cooperation in response to growing threats to Europe and uncertainty over their US ally.
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