Deterrence against Russia: Germany sends Tornados to NATO nuclear weapons exercise
NATO wants to deter Russia from an attack by demonstrating strength. This includes, once again this year, an exercise for the horrific scenario of a nuclear war.
The German Air Force will participate in a NATO nuclear deterrence exercise called "Steadfast Noon" with several combat aircraft, including three Tornado jets from the tactical air wing 33, which will be deployed to Aviano Air Base in northern Italy. The exercise, which begins on Tuesday, aims to demonstrate NATO's readiness to defend its territory and involves training on the safe transportation and deployment of nuclear weapons.
NATO says the exercise is not related to current global events and is not targeted at any specific country, but comes amid heightened tensions with Russia, which has been accused of nuclear saber-rattling. The exercise involves around 2,000 military personnel and over 70 aircraft, including F-35 fighter jets and surveillance and tanker planes.
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