Germany to join French nuclear exercise in bid to boost defence cooperation
Summary
Germany will join a French nuclear military exercise later this year to strengthen defense cooperation between the two countries, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said. This decision follows the collapse of a joint fighter jet project and aims to boost European defense collaboration amid ongoing security challenges.Key Facts
- Germany will participate in a French-led nuclear exercise scheduled for later this year.
- The move supports NATO’s nuclear deterrence strategy, which both countries still uphold.
- France is one of Western Europe’s two nuclear powers and will keep control over nuclear decision-making.
- The Franco-German joint fighter jet project, Future Combat Air System (FCAS), collapsed earlier in 2026 due to disagreements.
- Germany and France plan to continue developing a cloud technology originally part of the failed jet project.
- Both countries held joint defense talks at an air base near Cologne to strengthen collaboration.
- The talks took place amid concerns about Europe’s defense in the face of Russia’s threat and decreased U.S. support under President Donald Trump.
- Germany will join a military maneuver initiated by France this autumn as part of a coalition supporting Ukraine.
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