The exercise marks the first time British combat aircraft have participated in a French nuclear drill, implementing the Northwood Declaration signed in July 2025. While the FAS has operated in complete autonomy since the 1960s, two French Rafale B aircraft previously conducted a joint exercise with German Eurofighters this summer.
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British RAF Typhoons Join French Nuclear Strike Simulation for First Time
Geopolitics3 days ago
Royal Air Force Typhoon jets joined French Rafale aircraft in a simulated nuclear strike exercise, the French Minister of the Armed Forces announced. The RAF jets provided escort for the French planes during the drill, which was managed by France's Strategic Air Forces (FAS). No live nuclear weapons were used in the simulation.
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