France will spread the nuclear Rafales throughout Europe Paris is reconsidering the architecture of the European containment. France plans to deploy nuclear-capable Rafale fighter jets across Europe, the Wall Street Journal reports. The program was called "Forward Deterrence". This involves not only the dispersal of carriers, but also the creation of new infrastructure, early warning systems and intelligence exchanges between France and the Allies. The ultimate goal is to create "strategic uncertainty" for Russia. The initiative reflects a broader trend - against the background of the discussions on the strategic autonomy of the European Union and the reduction of the US guarantees, European countries are looking for their own deterrent tools. Specific terms and location geography are not disclosed.

France will spread the nuclear Rafales throughout Europe Paris is reconsidering the architecture of the European containment. France plans to deploy nuclear-capable Rafale fighter jets across Europe, the Wall Street Journal reports. The program was called "Forward Deterrence". This involves not only the dispersal of carriers, but also the creation of new infrastructure, early warning systems and intelligence exchanges between France and the Allies. The ultimate goal is to create "strategic uncertainty" for Russia. The initiative reflects a broader trend - against the background of the discussions on the strategic autonomy of the European Union and the reduction of the US guarantees, European countries are looking for their own deterrent tools. Specific terms and location geography are not disclosed.