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NATO to begin Steadfast Noon exercise in Italy

The North Atlantic Alliance will begin its annual Steadfast Noon exercise focused on nuclear deterrence in Italy on Tuesday. The exercise will involve 17 NATO member states. It will run until October 23. hnonline.sk ↗

During the exercise, the Alliance will test its readiness for the potential use of nuclear capabilities in defense of its territory. The maneuvers will include training in handling nuclear weapons and the procedures needed to maintain operational readiness. n-tv ↗

Steadfast Noon is held annually and, according to NATO, is meant to strengthen the credibility of nuclear deterrence. The training will take place at a time of growing concerns about Russia and is intended to test member states' ability to respond to a nuclear conflict scenario. Tagesspiegel ↗

The German military will also take part in the exercise. German combat aircraft are among the assets that will be used during the maneuvers. The Alliance has not disclosed details about the specific tasks of individual countries or the scope of the deployment. Spiegel.de ↗

The exercise is part of NATO's regular planning and training in the field of nuclear defense. Its goal is to maintain the readiness of allies and send a signal about the Alliance's ability to defend its territory even in the event of a serious security crisis. STVR (Minúta po minúte) ↗

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