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

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Reynolds, J. C. (2026, October 23). RAF holds first ever joint nuclear drill with France in warning shot to Putin. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/uk-france-nuclear-drill-raf-typhoon-b3072129.html

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The Independent · collected 2026-10-23 · by James C. Reynolds

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