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US Nuclear Weapons Deployed to UK for First Time in 17 Years

Revival of transatlantic deterrence strategy amid rising geopolitical tensions

22 July 2025 · 23:41 UTC

The United States has deployed nuclear weapons to the United Kingdom for the first time since 2008, signaling a significant shift in NATO’s defense posture.

The move is widely interpreted as a response to escalating threats from Russia and is expected to reinforce deterrence measures across Europe.