French President Emmanuel Macron has taken a major step in the country's nuclear deterrence strategy, announcing the launch of a new generation Rafale F5 standard fighter jets Macron, who made the statement during his visit to Luxeuil-les-Bains Air Base, said that France is planning to modernize its airborne nuclear deterrent component. ASN4G hypersonic nuclear missiles He stated that they will invest in Rafale fighter jets equipped with
1,5 Billion Euro Nuclear Investment
Macron to boost France's nuclear deterrent capability 1,5 billion Euros (approximately 1,6 billion USD) announced that they will invest. Within the scope of this investment, at the Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur Air Base two squadrons of Rafale F5 fighter jets equipped with hypersonic nuclear missiles With this conversion, scheduled to be completed by 2035, the base will become one of France's most modern nuclear air power centres.
On the other hand, Macron made a statement that changed to global security balances He drew attention to the fact that “The world we live in is becoming increasingly dangerous and uncertain.” Against Russia’s increasing military activities, Europe's defence must be strengthened Stating that France is ready to use its nuclear arsenal to protect Europe when necessary, Macron said:
Rafale F5 Standard and Future Fighter Jet
French Minister of Defense Sébastien Lecornu, in a statement made in October 2024 Rafale F5 standard will be the main element of French air force in the post-2030 period announced. Developed by Dassault Aviation The new Rafale F5 and its supporting armed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) will feature revolutionary innovations in modern warfare technologies.
The new generation Rafale F5 fighter jet, Capable of carrying the ASN4G hypersonic nuclear missile and will contribute to France maintaining its strategic superiority against the security threats of the 2030s. According to the statements made low radar visibility, autonomous control systems, advanced internal weapon station ve Fully integrated working capability with unmanned aerial vehicles will be equipped with technological innovations such as.
Lecornu said this new standard is a big step forward for the French air force. technological leap He stated that there will be a transformation as important as the transition from Mirage 2000 to Rafale. The new Rafale F5 aircraft will be strategic air power as well as conventional warfare capabilities will provide significant advantages to France in terms of
France's Role in European Defense Strategy
These statements by Macron have been the subject of debate in Europe in recent weeks. common defense strategy It is also directly linked to. The French President argued that Europe should create a common defense structure, and in this process, France is ready to use its nuclear deterrent capacity for the security of Europe states.
Especially Russia's military activities in Ukraine and the changing global security balances have been one of the main factors that have led France to strengthen its nuclear deterrent. The new Rafale F5 fighter jets and squadrons equipped with hypersonic nuclear missiles are part of France's defense strategy. a major turning point will form.
France investments made to strengthen its nuclear deterrence strategy, indicates a long-term planning in the country's defense policies. The new Rafale F5 fighter jets and ASN4G hypersonic nuclear missiles are France's Consolidating its position as a leading defence force in Europe will provide.
Macron's statements are not only for France, but also It is also of great importance for the security of Europe. How these projects will be implemented and integrated into Europe's common defense strategy will continue to be a matter of great curiosity in the coming years.
