Originally Posted by
West Coast
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.
I don't recall article 5 making any specific mention of any type of weapon.
So I'm not sure that you could say that it limits to, or extends beyond, conventional weapons.
The US has used its nuclear stature to provide stated and implied protection to its allies. The Norway-France agreement may be a tangible sign that the perception of US nuclear stature has shifted.
There will likely be other nations in NATO making their own assessments and looking at their options.