# France and 10 European countries plan nuclear-capable jet deployments to deter Russia, WSJ reports

https://mins.news/en/item/117774

- Meduza, 2026-10-27 16:57 UTC
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- Original: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/10/27/france-and-10-european-countries-plan-to-deploy-nuclear-capable-french-jets-to-deter-russia-wsj-reports

> France and 10 European countries are developing a nuclear deterrence framework aimed at Russia, including plans to deploy nuclear-capable French Rafale jets and establish joint early-warning and intelligence-sharing systems. Officials say it would supplement, not replace, the U.S. nuclear umbrella, while France retains full control of its nuclear forces.