As the war rages on Ukrainian soil, NATO has geared up for its annual nuclear response military exercise: Steadfast Noon.

There have been a number of military exercises and simulations that The Organic Prepper has covered over the years. Some, like Robin Sage, have largely been taken out of context by a lot of people. Some, like Cyber Polygon, deserve careful thought. We believe that this is something you need to, at the least, be aware of.

What is Steadfast Noon? 

Steadfast Noon is an annual NATO training exercise that is designed to test NATO's nuclear attack response. According to NATO itself, "Steadfast Noon involves training flights with dual-capable fighter jets, as well as conventional jets backed by surveillance and refueling aircraft. No live weapons are used. This exercise helps to ensure that NATO's nuclear deterrent remains safe, secure, and effective."

It isn't anything new. In fact, the above link will take you to a 2021 page of the exercise. But things are a bit different at the moment. With everything going on between Ukraine and Russia, the idea of running a nuclear simulation may be something that will give you pause.

Nevertheless, as of this past Monday, the simulation began. Steadfast Noon is typically a week in duration, so it will likely wrap up over the course of this coming weekend.

This year, Steadfast Noon involves up to 60 different aircraft, with fighter jets, surveillance planes, refueling planes, and long-range B-52 bombers.

The B-52s don't appear to be a new addition to Steadfast Noon. It appears as if they've been flown from the United States to NATO for years throughout the history of this exercise. This year, however, the B-52s are scheduled to fly out of Minot Air Base in North Dakota.