Key facts
- US is discussing potential deployment of nuclear weapons in additional European NATO states.
- US officials have signaled openness to additional deployments beyond existing nuclear-capable bomber bases.
- NATO's eastern flank countries are interested in potentially hosting dual-capable aircraft bases.
- Discussions are ongoing within NATO channels.
The United States is reportedly in discussions to increase its nuclear weapons deployments in Europe, according to a Financial Times report. US officials have signaled openness to additional deployments beyond the existing six countries hosting nuclear-capable bombers. Countries on NATO's eastern flank are interested in potentially hosting dual-capable aircraft bases. These discussions are ongoing within NATO channels and involve dual-capable aircraft, which can carry both conventional and nuclear payloads, a key component of NATO's nuclear deterrence policy.