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UK and France Sign Historic Nuclear Deterrence Agreement

Northwood Declaration aims to enhance joint defense capabilities

10 July 2025 · 22:43 UTC

In a significant move to bolster European security, the United Kingdom and France have signed the Northwood Declaration, a bilateral agreement to coordinate their nuclear deterrence strategies.

The pact stipulates that any attack on either nation would elicit a joint response, thereby reinforcing their commitment to mutual defense and deterring potential adversaries.