The plan is a “major evolution” of France’s deterrence posture, the president said in a long-awaited speech at the Île Longue ...

Speaking from the Île Longue ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) base in Brittany, French president Emmanuel Macron revealed that the first of the next generation SSBNs will be known as "Invincible".

France is moving to tie its nuclear deterrent strategy more closely with European allies while keeping full control over any ...

The French president's speech is expected by European partners, amid concerns about Russia and uncertainties regarding the ...

The submarine will undergo further trials before delivery to the French Navy later this year.

French President Emmanuel Macron says France will allow the temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries as part of its new nuclear strategy.

Key Points and Summary - In a stunning 2015 naval exercise, the French Rubis-class nuclear submarine Saphir successfully penetrated the defensive screen of the U.S. supercarrier USS Theodore Roosevelt ...

It may be the same submarine whose previous visit to Scotland was reported by the UK Defence Journal recently, although that has not been confirmed. The French Navy declined to comment, as is ...

The announcement was a significant step in forging a European deterrent as Russia grows more aggressive and the U.S. steps back.

Le Téméraire is one of France’s Triomphant class nuclear ballistic missile submarines. These vessels form the sea-based ...