UK-France deepen nuclear defence ties in first joint exercise
What was announced
UK deepens nuclear defence ties with France in historic first joint air exercise as RAF Typhoon fighters join French Rafale jets in a French nuclear exercise.
Key points, in the publisher's words
- The UK’s defences are being strengthened as RAF Typhoon fighters join French Rafale jets in a French nuclear exercise for the first time.
- Exercise “Rummy” saw British and French forces operate side by side over the Mediterranean, demonstrating the readiness and capability that help deter threats and keep the UK safe.
- Launching from Saint-Dizier Air Base in France, French Rafale simulated a nuclear strike mission, escorted by RAF Typhoons.
Figures in this announcement
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- “The exercise complements the work the UK is doing to invest £63 billion over the next four years to strengthen the UK’s nuclear deterrent, funding Dreadnought and SSN-AUKUS submarines, a new warhead and other vital nuclear work.”
Who and where
People
- Wes Streeting (MP for Ilford North (Labour)) · more news
UK bodies of power
- Ministry of Defence (UK government department) · more news
Global and regional bodies
Countries
Constituencies of the MPs named: Ilford North.
Where this sits in the 10 levels of power
- Level 8: The UN and global treaty bodies · news at this level
- Level 6: National government · news at this level
Topics, as GOV.UK files them: Armed forces.
Receipt
- Original: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-france-deepen-nuclear-defence-ties-in-first-joint-exercise
- Published 2026-10-23 19:54:18 UTC
- Read by this site 2026-10-23 20:00:10 UTC from GOV.UK
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