The middle powers step in, to America’s detriment
Summary
The article reports that British and French aircraft took part in their first joint airborne nuclear-strike exercise, Exercise Rummy, without U.S. forces. It presents the drill as evidence of closer defense cooperation between the two countries and argues that this shift could reduce America’s influence.Key Facts
- British Typhoon aircraft escorted French Rafale fighters during Exercise Rummy.
- The exercise was described as the first Anglo-French airborne nuclear-strike exercise.
- The drill did not include American forces.
- The UK said the exercise advanced British-French defense cooperation under the 2025 Northwood agreement.
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