US mulls broader footprint for nuclear-capable bombers in Europe, reports say
The Financial Times reports the US is discussing expanding nuclear weapons hosting in Europe by allowing additional NATO allies to host dual-capable aircraft, beyond the six current bases (UK, France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands); potential new sites include Poland and the Baltic states. About 100 US B61 bombs are stored at bases across Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Turkey under NATO’s program. No official comment yet from the White House, Pentagon or NATO.
