< img src = "/uploads/blogs/e4/bf/ib-FQM6t9p4t_5237c6fc.jpg" Alt = "French developers integrate nuclear missiles in Rafale fighter"/> < p > France proposed to place Rafale fighters with nuclear weapons in Germany, which could significantly change the defense architecture of Europe. President Macron's President initiative is a response to increasing threats from Russia and the desire to provide an independent European nuclear shield, especially against the background of possible reduction of US nuclear presence in the region.
< p >Rafale, developed by Dassault Aviation, is a multi-purpose aircraft capable of carrying a winged ASMP-A rocket, which has a range of 500 km and is equipped with a 300 kilotonic nuclear warhead. Due to the low radar profile and modern guidance systems, this fighter can perform both strategic nuclear missions and conventional combat missions, including conquest of air and exploration benefits. ~ < p > France's nuclear doctrine is based on & nbsp; principle & laquo; guaranteed retribution & raquo; & nbsp; & mdash; the ability to strike back even after the main nuclear forces are destroyed. Its strategic arsenal includes Triompant's submarine rocket launchers, and & nbsp; also Miraage 2000n and & nbsp; rafale. Placing Rafale in Germany will strengthen the European containment component, giving NATO more autonomy in & nbsp; nuclear safety issues.< p > France seeks to expand its role in & nbsp; European security, especially with & nbsp; nbsp; review on & nbsp; escalation of the Russian-Ukrainian war. At the same time, Germany is already a key element of NATO nuclear containment, with planes capable of carrying US nuclear weapons. French initiative can become a step to & nbsp; strengthening European defense independence, reducing US dependence.
< P > The deployment of nuclear Rafale in Germany can also cause a new discussion in Europe about the role of nuclear weapons. France positions itself as & nbsp; a guarantor of the continent's security, and its efforts to strengthen the defense potential may have long -term geopolitical consequences.