The nuclear exercise Steadfast Noon began today in Italy, with military aircraft from 17 NATO countries operating in the Tyrrhenian Sea to test nuclear deterrence procedures and the coordination of allied air forces. #SteadfastNoon #esercitazioneNucleare #NATO (translated)
Angelo Bonelli, a deputy from Avs and co-spokesperson for Europa Verde, announced an inquiry to Defense Minister Guido Crosetto to ask "why Parliament has not been informed of an exercise of this magnitude on national territory." #NATO #EsercitazioneNucleare #SteadfastNoon (translated)
The exercise helps us ensure a safe, protected, effective, and credible capability to preserve peace, prevent coercion, and deter aggression. It also sends a clear message of unity and determination," said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. #NATO #EsercitazioneNucleare #SteadfastNoon (translated)
The joint contribution of all Allies is necessary: this is an initiative that cannot be limited to a single NATO country," said Colonel David Bull, head of NATO's nuclear operations, referring to the fact that even the airspace of neighboring countries could be involved. #NATO #EsercitazioneNucleare #SteadfastNoon (translated)
NATO's nuclear exercise 'Steadfast Noon' begins in Italy, involving military aircraft from 17 countries for ten days, without the use of nuclear weapons, and aiming to ensure the Alliance's rapid response. #NATO #EsercitazioneNucleare #SteadfastNoon (translated)
In the midst of an international crisis that drives the world towards rearmament, Italy cannot limit itself to training for nuclear war. It must adhere to the UN Treaty for the prohibition of nuclear weapons and demand the withdrawal of warheads from our territory. Security is built through disarmament and diplomacy, not by simulating the apocalypse over our heads," Bonelli reiterated. #Nato #SteadfastNoon #EsercitazioneNucleare (translated)
NATO has announced that the Steadfast Noon exercise, which will take place in Italy from October 13 to 20, will involve the bases of Ghedi and Aviano but will be conducted without the use of real nuclear weapons, with the aim of verifying procedures and safety standards among allied forces. #Nato #SteadfastNoon #EsercitazioneNucleare (translated)
The head of nuclear policy for the Atlantic Alliance, Nassima Barrows, confirmed this in response to Ansa after some parliamentarians – including Angelo Bonelli from the Greens and Left Alliance – announced inquiries. #Nato #EsercitazioneNucleare #Difesa (translated)
The NATO annual exercise Steadfast Noon, which will take place in Italy from October 13 to 20, will have a nuclear nature, despite the Italian Ministry of Defense claiming that no real weapons will be used. #Nato #EsercitazioneNucleare #Difesa (translated)
