Washington is considering expanding its nuclear deterrence program in Europe. According to media reports, the U.S. is discussing the deployment of nuclear weapons and dual-capable aircraft in additional NATO countries, including Poland and the Baltic states, which are in close proximity to Russian borders, FT reports.
U.S. authorities are considering the possibility of deploying nuclear weapons in additional NATO countries in Europe. This would allow the deployment of dual-capable aircraft capable of delivering nuclear strikes, reports the Financial Times citing its own sources.
Countries on NATO's eastern flank, including Poland and several Baltic states, have expressed interest in hosting American dual-capable aircraft (DCA) capable of delivering nuclear strikes, DW reports.
According to the publication, Polish officials have publicly stated their desire to host nuclear weapons: former President Andrzej Duda called for the DCA initiative to be extended to Polish territory, and this year Warsaw joined the French initiative to explore the possibility of temporarily hosting part of France's nuclear potential in allied European countries.
According to the FT, U.S. officials are discussing the deployment of nuclear weapons not only in the six European countries where bomber carriers are already located but also in other European states. Such a move could potentially open the door for more countries to host American dual-capable aircraft.
