Airborne nuclear deterrence
Nuclear Defenders: An overview of the French Strategic Air Forces
The French Strategic Air Forces and Nuclear Naval Air Force have served as the backbone of the nation’s nuclear deterrence for more than half a century. We explore the evolution of France’s steadfast atomic protectors and how the capability will be advanced in the coming years.
France's 'Big Stick'
As the Forces Aériennes Stratégiques begins its 56th year of continuous operations, Sébastien Buyck examines the capabilities of the air force’s arm of the French nuclear triad.
Airborne nuclear deterrence making a comeback?
Air Marshal (ret’d) Greg Bagwell CB CBE examines the current status of airborne nuclear deterrence...