Growing Security Concerns Drive US Nuclear Deployment Talks in Europe
The United States is in discussions about deploying nuclear weapons in additional European NATO countries, the Financial Times reported Tuesday, as security concerns along the alliance’s eastern flank continue to mount.
US officials have signaled openness to expanding the number of nations hosting dual‑capable aircraft — warplanes able to deliver nuclear strikes beyond the six countries that already host them, according to three people briefed on the talks. However, an agreement is not imminent.
Poland and several Baltic states have expressed interest in potentially hosting such bases, the report said, with discussions ongoing through NATO channels.
Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby has previously stated that the US will continue to use its nuclear arsenal to protect NATO allies, even as European members take greater responsibility for conventional forces.
The talks come as President Donald Trump and his administration have repeatedly criticized European allies for insufficient defense spending and over‑reliance on Washington for conventional security.
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