THE United States is discussing whether to deploy nuclear weapons in more NATO states, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.
US officials have signalled openness to additional deployments beyond six countries that currently host nuclear-capable bombers, the report said, citing three people briefed on the discussions.
NATO’s nuclear sharing programme involves six allies — Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Türkiye and the United Kingdom — that are approved to host US dual-capable aircraft and “forward-deployed” nuclear bombs, according to the report.
The report said that the move may allow more allies to host dual-capable aircraft, which can carry out nuclear strike missions, while countries on NATO’s eastern flank, including Poland and some Baltic states, have expressed interest in hosting bases to house the aircraft. — Xinhua
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