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flag NATO begins nuclear deterrence drill Steadfast Noon on Oct. 13, 2025, with 13-14 nations, 70-71 aircraft, and 2,000 personnel in the North Sea region.

flag NATO will launch its annual nuclear deterrence exercise Steadfast Noon on October 13, 2025, involving about 70-71 aircraft and 2,000 personnel from 13 to 14 member states. flag Conducted in the North Sea region from airbases in the Netherlands, Belgium, Britain, and Denmark, the two-week drill focuses on readiness, coordination, and the safe, secure, and effective management of nuclear deterrence capabilities without using live weapons. flag The exercise underscores NATO’s commitment to collective defense and strategic stability amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, including recent drone incursions near military sites and continued monitoring of Russian nuclear rhetoric and dual-capable missile use in Ukraine.

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