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France and European Allies Launch Joint Missile Defense Initiative After Russian Escalation

President Emmanuel Macron joined European leaders in London to accelerate interceptor missile production and deepen defense cooperation following Russia’s deployment of advanced missile capabilities, while also expanding plans for joint strike systems and military readiness.
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