France has a very long history of nuclear deterrence. The topic has recently returned to the agenda, and allied countries ...

The M51.3 missile, lacking a warhead, was launched from the Biscarosse missile range in southwest France and fell into the North Atlantic. The trial of the novel weapon was overseen by French navy ...

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With U.S. security commitments in question, discussions grow around France’s nuclear deterrence strategy for the continent.