French President Emmanuel Macron has declared that France will no longer publicly report details about the size of its nuclear arsenal.
Macron made the statement during remarks on France’s national defence posture.
He said transparency on nuclear stockpiles would no longer be automatic.
“To be free, we must be feared,” Macron said.
“To be feared, we have to be powerful,” he added.
France is one of the world’s recognised nuclear-armed states.
The country maintains an independent nuclear deterrent under its national defence doctrine.
French policy traditionally balances strategic ambiguity with limited transparency.
Macron’s remarks signal a shift toward stronger deterrence messaging.
The comments come amid heightened global security tensions.
France’s nuclear force includes submarine-launched ballistic missiles and air-delivered systems.
Officials did not immediately provide further clarification on reporting changes.
Defence analysts say the move could affect Europe’s broader security debate.
France remains a key nuclear power within NATO.
