Merz: German army to participate in French nuclear exercises for the first time

WORLD17.07.2026
Merz: German army to participate in French nuclear exercises for the first time

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has confirmed that the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) will participate in French nuclear exercises for the first time this year.

“Elchi” reports that he wrote about this on the “X” social network. ”

“Germany and France are deepening cooperation in the field of defense, we are strengthening Europe’s deterrent power. Later this year, we will participate in the nuclear exercises of the French armed forces,” Merz noted.

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