WorldFrench military jets embark on 40-day global flight to project power and alliances

The Pegase 26 military exercise is designed to showcase France’s military strength and demonstrate that the nuclear power can defend distant territories and allies. It also seeks to deepen air cooperation with strategic partners including Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and India. The Associated Press accompanied French aircraft over Greenland and Alaska and during drills with U.S. fighter jets this week.