French President Emmanuel Macron announced from the Long Island base of the French nuclear submarines that France is set to increase its nuclear warheads as he presented the country's updated nuclear doctrine. This announcement comes as the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year and as NATO allies express concerns regarding the fluctuating commitments from Washington. Macron emphasized the need to enhance France’s nuclear deterrent in light of multiple threats and highlighted the necessity to consider their deterrence strategies deeply on European soil while fully respecting their sovereignty.