UK and French forces simulate nuclear strike in first joint drill

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2026-10-23

London (PA Media/dpa) - The British and French air forces have carried out a simulated nuclear strike in their first joint drill of its kind. RAF Typhoon and French Rafale fighter jets took part in the exercise known as "Rummy" earlier this week, the first joint endeavour involving France's airborne nuclear capability. They took off from Saint-Dizier base in north-east France and simulated a nuclear strike over the Mediterranean Sea - without usi......

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