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Prep news · Ministry of Defence · 23 October 2026

UK-France deepen nuclear defence ties in first joint exercise

Summary by the Civilian Survival Handbook, 2 November 2026. The headline above is the source's own.

What happened

The Ministry of Defence said the UK and France have held their first joint air exercise linked to nuclear defence, with RAF Typhoon jets taking part in a French nuclear exercise alongside Rafale jets.

What it means for you: No action needed for most households. This is a defence matter with no practical step for individual households.

Official source: Ministry of Defence: UK-France deepen nuclear defence ties in first joint exercise

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