France plans to enhance its nuclear arsenal and extend its deterrent strategy to include eight other European countries in response to a volatile strategic environment. President Macron announced an increase in nuclear warheads and the launch of a new submarine by 2036. The strategy, termed 'advanced deterrence', allows for shared exercises and development of nuclear capabilities among partner nations, while retaining France's sole decision-making power on nuclear strikes. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)