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UPDATED Oct 26, 2026 at 2:06 AM ET
Oct 25, 2026 at 11:07 PM ET
France and 10 European nations pursue nuclear deterrence plan
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France and 10 European nations have started working together on a “forward deterrence” plan, which involves creating new infrastructure. The cooperation is aimed at strengthening nuclear deterrence as confidence in the U.S. nuclear umbrella wanes, according to the Wall Street Journal’s report.
WHO: France and 10 European nations
WHAT: France and 10 European nations began working together on a nuclear “forward deterrence” plan involving new infrastructure.
WHEN: Reported Oct 25, 2026 at 11:37 PM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: The cooperation is intended to strengthen nuclear deterrence as confidence in the U.S. nuclear umbrella wanes.
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