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Norway to join France's nuclear umbrella as Europe rethinks defence

French President Emmanuel Macron and Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Paris, 27 May 2026.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Paris, 27 May 2026. © Tom Nicholson/Reuters

Norway will come under France’s nuclear deterrence programme, according to the leaders of both countries, reflecting a growing concern in Europe about relying on the United States for security.

Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and French President Emmanuel Macron announced the plan at a meeting Wednesday in Paris, where they signed a broader defence agreement that includes Norway joining a French-led nuclear weapons initiative.

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