Updated 02 June 2026
June 02, 2026 05:00
U.S. Considers Extending Nuclear Weapon Deployments to Additional NATO Nations, FT Reports
- U.S. officials have indicated willingness to consider new deployments beyond the six European countries currently hosting nuclear-capable bombers.
The Financial Times reported on Tuesday that the United States is evaluating the possibility of stationing nuclear weapons in additional NATO member states. According to three sources familiar with the discussions, U.S. officials are open to expanding the network of bases for dual-capable aircraft (DCA) that can deliver nuclear strikes, although no concrete agreement has been reached.
Countries on NATO’s eastern flank, including Poland and several Baltic states, have expressed interest in hosting DCA bases. Ongoing talks are reportedly taking place through NATO channels.
Reuters could not independently verify the report, and the White House, the Department of Defense, and NATO did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby has previously stated that the United States will continue to rely on its nuclear arsenal to protect NATO allies, even as European partners take greater responsibility for conventional defense.