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Sophia Khatsenkova

Macron says France will order more Rafale fighter jets in nuclear deterrence drive

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged on Tuesday to increase orders for Rafale fighter jets and invest €1.5bn in an air base as part of the country's nuclear deterrence.

The announcement came during a visit to the Luxeuil-les-Bains air base in eastern France, which is a key strategic site for the country's air force.

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