Originally Posted by
Dryce
France has traditionally been kept its nuclear forces aside of NATO.
So this is unusual for the French.
It would be interesting to know if Norway has had discussions with the UK on the subject. Without tactical nuclear weapons or anything other than Trident the UK would not provide Norway with any means of staged posture whereas the France can offer that.
The really curious aspect is that within NATO that Norway has found it necessary to solicit an alternative to the US nuclear umbrella. They have presumably made some very serious assessments about threat from enemies and reliability of allies before entering into this agreement and making it public.
Still doesn't answer the question. Article 5 doesn't limit itself to conventional weapons attacks, therefore it shouldn't limit itself to only conventional weapons employment other than the select few who sign up to this agreement. Those who haven't signed on for France's umbrella should be asking questions whether they would similarly be protected.