The military alliance started its annual nuclear exercise "Steadfast Noon" with up to 60 aircraft taking part on Monday.

"Steadfast Noon" will see more than 60 aircraft, including nuclear-capable fighter jets, carry out training flights over western Europe.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov attends a meeting of Russia's President Vladimir Putin with Laos' President Thongloun Sisoulith in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2024. Sputnik/Mikhail Metzel/Kremlin via REUTERS/File Photo MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin said that NATO's annual nuclear exercise involving nuclear-capable military aircraft,

NATO has commenced the Steadfast Noon exercises, simulating the use of nuclear weapons. The Alliance is showcasing its capabilities in response to Putin's threats by deploying over 60 various types of aircraft across Europe.

NATO begins the Steadfast Noon exercises, which include the simulation of using nuclear weapons. The Alliance is demonstrating its strength in response to Putin's threats by deploying over 60 various types of aircraft across Europe.

All the aircraft taking part in the Steadfast Noon exercise are fighter jets capable of carrying the United States’ nuclear warheads. However, no live weapons will be used durin

The North Atlantic Alliance launches Steadfast Noon. NATO's nuclear deterrence exercise is held every October. “Nuclear deterrence is the cornerstone of Allied security,” NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says.