You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news and behind-the-scenes from Brussels and beyond From the economy to the climate and the EU's role in world affairs this talk show sheds light on European affairs and the issues that impact on our daily lives as Europeans Tune in to understand the ins and outs of European politics Dare to imagine the future with business and tech visionaries Deep dive conversations with business leaders Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society Europe's water is under increasing pressure floods are taking their toll on our drinking water Join us on a journey around Europe to see why protecting ecosystems matters and to discover some of the best water solutions an animated explainer series and live debate - find out why Water Matters We give you the latest climate facts from the world’s leading source analyse the trends and explain how our planet is changing We meet the experts on the front line of climate change who explore new strategies to mitigate and adapt French President Emmanuel Macron pledged on Tuesday to increase orders for Rafale fighter jets and invest €1.5bn in an air base as part of the country's nuclear deterrence The announcement came during a visit to the Luxeuil-les-Bains air base in eastern France which is a key strategic site for the country's air force "The world we live in is increasingly dangerous referring to the shifting global alliances "Our country and our continent must continue to defend and prepare itself if we want to avoid war," he warned referring to Russia's growing military threat Two new Rafale squadrons will be established — totalling about 40 aircraft — at the Luxeuil-les-Bains base which will receive €1.5bn of modernisation funding By 2035, Luxeuil-les-Bains will become the first base to host the next-generation Rafale fighter jets, which are equipped with a hypersonic nuclear missile. Macron has been spearheading the move towards a more robust common European defence framework in recent weeks The French president has said he is ready to use France's nuclear arsenal to defend Europe Only France and the UK have their own nuclear weapons on the continent Macron is set to travel to Berlin to meet with outgoing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz They will discuss defence-related issues just as Germany's parliament passed a historic package boosting defence spending on Tuesday afternoon By 2035, upgraded Rafale fighter jets armed with a hypersonic nuclear missile will be stationed at the 116 Luxeuil-les-Bains airbase in France, states French President Emmanuel Macron, according to BFMTV French President Emmanuel Macron wants to make Air Base 116 the "home" for future new models of the Rafale which are "key components" of France's nuclear deterrence forces The airbase will receive a €1.5 billion investment for modernization it will accommodate two new Rafale squadrons Macron also confirmed that France will increase its orders for Rafale jets which he described as essential in the face of a geopolitical "turning point." BFMTV adds that France's nuclear deterrence system currently involves three airbases: Photo: Air Base 116 Luxeuil-les-Bains (Google Maps) At the end of February, the media reported that Paris was ready to use its nuclear deterrence forces to defend Europe. Specifically, fighter jets armed with nuclear weapons could be deployed to Germany Later, during an address to the nation, Macron stated that he had initiated strategic discussions on protecting the entire continent with France's nuclear arsenal.