BRUSSELS, Oct 10 (AP): NATO will begin its annual nuclear exercise, Steadfast Noon, next week, with a key emphasis on safeguarding nuclear weapons before any potential use, Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Friday.
The long-scheduled two-week drill, starting Monday, comes amid heightened security across Europe following several unexplained drone incidents, some linked to Russia.
Led by the Netherlands, the exercise will involve 71 aircraft from 14 NATO member states, including bomber and fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear warheads - though no live weapons will be used.
NATO to launch nuclear exercise next week
FE Team | Published: October 10, 2025 21:01:44
NATO to launch nuclear exercise next week
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