France and UK conduct joint nuclear-strike exercise
By The BriefBrief
France and the United Kingdom conducted their first joint airborne nuclear-strike exercise, with Royal Air Force Typhoons escorting French Rafale jets on a simulated mission over the Mediterranean. France’s Armed Forces Ministry said the exercise, called Rummy, demonstrated growing cooperation under an agreement reached last year.
WHO:The French and British armed forces
WHAT:Conducted their first joint airborne nuclear-strike exercise, with British Typhoons escorting French Rafale jets on a simulated mission.
WHEN:Oct 20, 2026
WHERE:Mediterranean
WHY:The drill was part of growing cooperation under an agreement last year for closer nuclear cooperation and coordination between France and the United Kingdom.
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