France Expands Nuclear Arsenal Amid European Security Fears

Emmanuel Macron has announced France will increase the size of its nuclear arsenal for the first time in decades and deepen weapons cooperation with eight European allies, including the UK, Germany, and Poland. The move is a direct response to doubts about US security guarantees as Washington is consumed by its war with Iran. France plans to deploy nuclear-capable fighter jets to allied nations as part of the expanded deterrence doctrine.

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