US Considers Expanding Nuclear Deployments in Europe Amid NATO Discussions
The United States is contemplating the deployment of nuclear weapons in additional European NATO states, as reported by the Financial Times. This potential expansion would involve more countries hosting US dual-capable aircraft (DCA), which are capable of delivering nuclear strikes. Currently, six countries host these nuclear-capable bombers. Discussions are ongoing within NATO channels, with countries on NATO's eastern flank, such as Poland and some Baltic states, expressing interest in hosting DCA bases. However, no agreement has been reached yet. The Pentagon has reiterated its commitment to using nuclear weapons to protect NATO members, while European allies focus on conventional forces. 
