Nuclear bombs loaded: Soldiers ready PHOTO

However, this is a clear signal to Moscow that NATO is ready to defend itself, writes Index.hr.In the &quot;Steadfast Noon&quot; exercise, 60 aircraft will participate in training flights over Western Europe. These include fighter jets capable of carrying US nuclear bombs stationed in Europe and long-range bombers, as well as surveillance and refueling aircraft.None of the exercises will involve combat weapons, NATO said.This year&#39;s exercise will take place at air bases in Belgium and the Netherlands, as well as in the airspace over Britain, Denmark and the North Sea.Participating aircraft come from a total of 13 alliance countries.NATO stresses that Steadfast Noon is a &quot;routine and repetitive training activity&quot;, an annual two week training exercise for member countries in handling nuclear weapons, and not a response to Russia&#39;s invasion of Ukraine. But they intend to send a clear signal to Moscow that NATO is ready to defend itself with nuclear weapons if necessary.&quot;Nuclear deterrence is the cornerstone of Allied security,&quot; NATO chief Mark Rutte said.&quot;Steadfast Noon,&quot; he added, is an important test of the Alliance&#39;s nuclear deterrent and sends a clear message to any adversary that NATO will protect and defend all allies.

Nuclear bombs loaded: Soldiers ready PHOTO

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