France may deploy nuclear fighter jets in Germany - The Telegraph

The option of deploying French nuclear fighter jets in Germany has been considered amid US statements about the withdrawal of its troops from the continent.

A French official told The Telegraph that the deployment of the fighter jets would send a signal to Russia's Vladimir Putin. And it should also force British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to do the same as France.

“Posting a few French nuclear jet fighters in Germany should not be difficult and would send a strong message,” the source said.

The United States has long guaranteed the security of Europe with about 100 nuclear missiles in its arsenal, many of which are deployed at the American military base in Germany.

France's nuclear deterrent is currently independent of NATO, while the UK's deterrent is a key part of the alliance's defense strategy.

Increased spending on NATO defense

Donald Trump has repeatedly called on NATO allies to increase spending on their own defense. Moreover, last year he threatened them with encouraging Russia to do whatever it wants to allies that do not fulfill their financial obligations to the military-political bloc.

In January, Trump called on NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP.

The other day, German chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz called for negotiations with France and the United Kingdom on nuclear defense. This is due to the US administration's threats to withdraw support for Europe.