
The exercises will take place in Italy with the participation of 17 alliance countries
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Steadfast Noon is NATO's annual nuclear deterrence exercise.
Germany will take part in the NATO nuclear deterrence exercise Steadfast Noon and will send three fighter jets there, the DPA news agency reports, citing a representative of the German Air Force.
"Three Tornado aircraft from the 33rd Tactical Airlift Wing will be deployed to Aviano Air Base in northern Italy to participate in an exercise called Steadfast Noon," the statement said.
According to information on the NATO website, the exercises, starting on Tuesday, will take place in Italy with the participation of 17 alliance countries.

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