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 sa

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.