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U.S. Nuclear Weapons on the territories of 6 NATO States.

1. Arsenal Size:
   350 U.S. non-strategic gravity B-61 warheads.
   (Seven U.S. nuclear weapon facilities in six NATO countries: Belgium, Germany, Italy, Netherland, Turkey, and United Kingdom)

   Reliable documents indicate that estimated 130 U.S. nuclear weapons at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany appear to have been removed in July 2007.

2. Weapons System:
   • Non-strategic gravity bombs (B61-3, B61-4, and B61-10)
   • Delivery system: U.S. F-15 E, F16C/D, Belgian, Dutch, and Turkish F-16s, and German and Italian PA-200 Tornado.
     

3. Destructive Force:
   B-61-3: maximum yield of 170 Kt.
   B-61-4: 45 Kt.
   B-61-10: 80 Kt.


4. Warheads Dismantled:
   In 1971, U.S. nuclear warheads in Europe peaked at approximately 7,300. Since then, 6,800 warheads have been removed.


5. Nuclear Weapons Related Policies:
   1999 NATO Strategic Concept confirms commitment to deploying nuclear weapons in Europe to maintain the "minimum level sufficient to preserve peace and stability."
   2005 NATO reaffirmed continued deployment of U.S. nuclear weapons in Europe.

   At the most recent Nuclear Planning Group meeting on June 15, 2007, NATO reaffirmed the importance of deploying U.S. nuclear weapons in Europe.

   Treaty Commitments:
   The six NATO countries which share U.S nuclear weapons are all parties to the NPT, PTBT, and CTBT.

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