US EditionNATO begins a big nuclear exercise next week. Protecting the weapons is a key part of the drill
Steadfast Noon involves 71 aircraft from 14 NATO countries simulating nuclear scenarios to ensure deterrence readiness amid heightened European security concerns, officials said.
- NATO is conducting a major nuclear exercise called Steadfast Noon for about two weeks, involving 71 aircraft from 14 countries.
- The exercise focuses on maintaining the credibility, safety, security and effectiveness of NATO's nuclear deterrent and sending a signal to potential adversaries.
- No live nuclear weapons will be used, but the exercise will involve protecting simulated nuclear assets on the ground.
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Sweden sending Gripens to NATO’s Steadfast Noon nuclear drill, in historic first - Breaking Defense
“In an increasingly uncertain world, NATO needs a credible nuclear capability to prevent attacks against the Alliance. Steadfast Noon contributes to ensuring this,” Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said in a written statement Friday.
Nuclear strike training to take place in skies over Europe
NATO will begin its annual nuclear deterrence exercise Steadfast Noon on 13 October, bringing together aircraft, personnel and support units from across the Alliance in what it describes as a vital test of its nuclear readiness and deterrence posture, according to the organisation. The exercise, which has been planned for over a year, will involve around 2,000 personnel and aircraft from thirteen Allied nations. It will be hosted primarily in Be…
NATO will launch the annual military exercise "StEADfast Noon" on Monday, 13 October, announced the General Secretary-General of the Alliance, Mark Rutte, on the Volkel Air Base of the Netherlands, where they will take their place, transmit AFP, Reuters...
The exercise, called Steadfast Noon, begins Monday. More than 70 aircraft and 2,000 people are participating.
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