France: Nuclear Weapons

(asked on 5th March 2026) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of President Macron's announcement that he intends to make France's nuclear capability available to its European allies.


Answered by
Lord Coaker Portrait
Lord Coaker
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
This question was answered on 19th March 2026

At the 2025 UK-France Summit, and through the Northwood Declaration, His Majesty’s Government agreed concrete steps to further strengthen the United Kingdom’s nuclear co-operation with France. Both nations are resolved to deter threats against Europe. The UK's nuclear deterrent remains declared to the defence of NATO, and our collaboration with France strengthens our existing commitments to our Allies. We welcome the proposals set out by President Macron to co-operate more closely with Allies on nuclear issues.

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