US officials are discussing expanding US nuclear deployments to additional NATO
countries in Europe to reassure allies that reductions in conventional military
support will not weaken their security. Officials are reportedly open to adding
deployments beyond the six countries that currently host US nuclear-capable
bombers, potentially enabling more bases for US dual-capable aircraft able to
deliver nuclear weapons; Poland and some Baltic states have expressed interest.
People familiar with the talks say any formal agreement to expand deployments is
unlikely to be reached soon.
