The FT on June 2, citing three people, reported the U.S. is discussing whether
to deploy nuclear weapons to additional NATO European members. The U.S. already
maintains nuclear-capable aircraft in six European countries — Belgium, Germany,
Italy, the Netherlands, Turkey and the UK — and U.S. officials have signaled
openness to deployments beyond those six. Any expansion would involve allowing
more countries to host U.S. dual-capable aircraft (DCA) capable of nuclear
delivery, though officials say expanding nuclear-hosting arrangements is not
urgent. Poland and some Baltic states have expressed interest; discussions are
taking place through NATO channels. The Pentagon and NATO did not respond to
requests for comment.
