France to Increase Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Amid Global Security Crisis

ExpandAdd as a preferredsource on google France has made a major strategic decision amid a global security crisis and conflict in the Middle East. French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that the country will increase the number of its nuclear weapons. This will be the first time in nearly three decades that France will increase its nuclear stockpile. Macron said that in the changing global situation, it has become necessary to keep the country's security and nuclear deterrence strong. Read MoreTrending VideosTake down this video / adMacro made this announcement at the El-Il Long military base in northwest France, where French ballistic missile submarines are stationed. He said that France currently has less than 300 nuclear warheads and has decided to increase their number now. Although he did not say how much the total number will be increased. The president said that his aim is to ensure that France's nuclear force remains strong and effective in the future.