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Is France a member of NATO?

France remains the only NATO member outside the Nuclear Planning Group and unlike the United States and the United Kingdom, will not commit its nuclear-armed submarines to the alliance. Comparison of military personnel per 1,000 capita.

How did France achieve independence from NATO?

From the mid-1960s to the mid-1990s, France pursued a military strategy of independence from NATO under a policy d? "Gaullo-Mitterrandism". Nicolas Sarkozy negotiated the return of France to the integrated military command and the Defence Planning Committee in 2009, the latter being disbanded the following year.

When did Finland become a NATO member?

In May 2022, Finland and Sweden simultaneously submitted official application letters to become NATO members. Finland became a member on April 4, 2023. As of July 10, 2023, all members except Hungary and Turkey had ratified Sweden's accession protocol, with both committing to complete their approval by October.

Did France participate in NATO exercises?

French naval and air forces participated in NATO exercises and it took part in joint procurement projects such as NADGE. NADGE (NATO Air Defence Ground Environment) was a high-performing radar system conceived to detect high-speed enemy aircraft and, if necessary, destroy them.