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= Nuclear weapons of France
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France possesses a nuclear arsenal that is a central component of its national defense strategy. The French nuclear weapons program began in the post-World War II era, with the first successful test of a nuclear device occurring in 1960, known as "Gerboise Bleue." France's nuclear doctrine is based on the principle of deterrence, aimed at preventing hostile actions against the nation and its allies.