US Discusses Placing Nuclear Weapons in Additional European NATO States Beyond Current 6 Hosts
Officials say the talks could extend dual-capable aircraft bases and US nuclear bombs to more allies, but no agreement is imminent.
- The United States is holding confidential talks with NATO allies about deploying nuclear weapons in additional European countries beyond the six current host states, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, June 2.
- These negotiations aim to reaffirm American commitment to the nuclear umbrella as allies face pressure to increase conventional defense spending, following Donald Trump's strategic pivot toward Asia and troop withdrawals from Europe.
- Allies closest to Russia's borders, particularly Poland and Baltic states, have shown the strongest interest in the dual-capable aircraft program, a Cold War-era arrangement allowing non-nuclear members to participate in alliance nuclear policy.
- While French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed extending France's nuclear umbrella, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz remains committed to the NATO joint framework as leaders navigate independent deterrence debates amid persistent threats from Vladimir Putin.
- NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned last month that "the overall deterrence and defence in Europe has to stay the same," cautioning that any attack would meet a "devastating" response, though officials note an expansion agreement is not imminent.
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