US might be gearing up for UK-based nuclear program, report says

UK may 'step into the breach' and shield EU ally from Russia

Jennifer Kavanagh said the UK's arsenal of nuclear weapons, particularly submarine-launched ballistic missiles, allows for the credible threat of retaliation if Germany were to be threatened by Russia.

US might be gearing up for UK-based nuclear program, report says

The Federation of American Scientists believes the U.S. Air Force is planning to house nuclear weapons in the U.K. for the first time in over two decades.

CDU Chairman Merz wants to negotiate with France, Great Britain and other allies on a European system of nuclear deterrence. Currently, Germany has "nuclear participation" with the US, said Merz of the "Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung".

The idea of a common nuclear umbrella for Europe is not new. In an interview, CDU head Merz emphasizes nuclear participation with the USA. However, the situation has changed. He wants to talk to Paris and London about nuclear deterrence.

Can Europe build a credible nuclear deterrent without US support?

France and the UK, Europe's only two nuclear-armed powers, have scaled back their forces since the end of the Cold War, but they are now being called upon to step up.

France seeks to deploy nuclear shield across Europe

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