Nuclear weapons could soon be hosted in more NATO nations — what it means for defense stocks

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• In this article BA.-GB QQ.-GB RR.-GB Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT The U.S. is said to be considering expanding its nuclear weapons-hosting capability to more European NATO member states.
• Six NATO member countries — the U.K., Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium and Turkey — currently form part of the alliance's nuclear weapons-sharing arrangements, and are approved to host U.S. dual-capable aircraft capable of deploying nuclear missiles.
• But this group could now be expanded to include additional NATO countries in Europe, according to the Financial Times, which cited three people who had been briefed on the highly confidential discussions.
• Analysts say the move would boost certain defense names involved in the manufacture, maintenance and parts supply chain for dual-capable aircraft, including the likes of BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin and Rolls-Royce.
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