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NATO's Steadfast Noon Exercise: 71 Aircraft, No Live Weapons

10/10/2025

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NATO will conduct the Steadfast Noon nuclear deterrence exercise from October 13, 2025, hosted by the Netherlands.
The two-week drill involves 71 aircraft from 14 member states and focuses on protecting nuclear assets amid heightened security after drone incidents.
NATO says no live weapons will be used.
The United States will deploy F-35 jets and Germany’s Luftwaffe will participate to maintain safe procedures and demonstrate NATO’s commitment to defending allies.

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NATO will conduct the Steadfast Noon nuclear deterrence exercise from October 13, 2025, hosted by the Netherlands.
The two-week drill involves 71 aircraft from 14 member states and focuses on protecting nuclear assets amid heightened security after drone incidents.
NATO says no live weapons will be used.
The United States will deploy F-35 jets and Germany’s Luftwaffe will participate to maintain safe procedures and demonstrate NATO’s commitment to defending allies.