Verteidigung: Nato kündigt Atomwaffen-Übung an
Die Nato beginnt ihr jährliches Atomwaffenmanöver. Streitkräfte aus 17 Ländern trainieren die nukleare Abschreckung, darunter auch die Bundeswehr.
NATO is set to commence its annual defense exercise involving nuclear weapons, dubbed "Steadfast Noon," on Tuesday, according to the alliance's headquarters. Participating forces from 17 countries will take part in the nearly two-week-long exercise, which is hosted this year by Italy. Specific details about the operation remain undisclosed, though the alliance has stated that the scale of the exercise is comparable to last year's, when they involved approximately 2,000 military personnel and over 70 aircraft, including German fighter jets capable of transporting US nuclear bombs based in Europe.
NATO's nuclear policy chief, Nassima Barrows, emphasized that "Steadfast Noon" is intended to demonstrate the alliance's readiness to defend its territory in the event of a crisis and to ensure it possesses the necessary capabilities. However, the exercise will not involve the actual use of nuclear weapons. Colonel David Bull, responsible for nuclear operations within the alliance, explained that the primary focus is on coordinating the efforts of all participants to maintain a secure, credible, and reliable nuclear deterrent.
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