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News · 23 May 2026

France wants to join UK-German missile plan

France wants to join UK-German missile plan

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Europe is racing to strengthen its ability to strike deep inside Russia, a crucial move for the continent's overall defence. France is seeking to join an existing German-British plan, which focuses on producing new long-range missiles. This initiative, reported 19 hours ago, highlights a growing collective effort among European nations to enhance their military strength.

Reported by Financial Times · How we write briefs

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