French, British air forces stage first joint nuclear strike simulation
The French and British air forces conducted their first joint nuclear strike simulation, codenamed 'Rummy', over the Mediterranean Sea. The exercise involved RAF Typhoon and French Rafale jets to improve coordination between the two European nuclear powers.
Why it matters
This exercise signals a strengthening of military cooperation between France and the UK, reinforcing European defense capabilities amidst global geopolitical tensions.
French, British air forces stage first joint nuclear strike simulation “The exercise, codenamed "Rummy", involved RAF Typhoon fighter jets alongside French Rafale aircraft over the Mediterranean Sea,” a statement said left Representational image only. File Reuters Reuters https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/q1y9mb/article71616081.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-02-10T143348Z_324531615_RC2VIJA403UB_RTRMADP_3_FRANCE-DEFENCE-ARMY.JPG STEPHANE MAHE A French Navy Rafale fighter jet is refuelled by a French Air Force Airbus A400M military aircraft in the airspace of France during a military training as part of ORION 26, a joint and combined high-intensity warfare exercise, France, February 10, 2026.
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