President Trump authorizes sharing of atomic information with Finla…

The Frame

What this does

This action formally integrates Finland and Sweden into the existing U.S. framework for sharing sensitive atomic information with NATO allies, directly impacting the scope of defense cooperation and information security protocols.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Department of War

The agency is authorized and directed to implement the cooperation agreement with Finland and Sweden.

Finland

The nation is now authorized to exchange atomic information with the United States under the ATOMAL Agreement.

Sweden

The nation is now authorized to exchange atomic information with the United States under the ATOMAL Agreement.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 21, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

President Trump approved an agreement to share U.S. and with Finland and Sweden under the existing NATO ATOMAL Agreement. This determination authorizes the Department of War to exchange atomic information with these nations to support mutual defense and security interests.

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Why It Matters

This action formally integrates Finland and Sweden into the existing U.S. framework for sharing sensitive atomic information with NATO allies, directly impacting the scope of defense cooperation and information security protocols.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ATOMAL Agreement?

It is an agreement between NATO members for the cooperation and exchange of atomic information, which originally entered into force in 1965.

Does this mean the U.S. is giving nuclear weapons to Finland and Sweden?

No. The determination authorizes the exchange of '' and '' regarding atomic information within the context of NATO defense cooperation.

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Expansion of ATOMAL Agreement

The determination formally updates the 1965 ATOMAL Agreement to include Finland and Sweden, reflecting their recent integration into NATO.

Finland Sweden NATO

Connected Entities

locationSweden“NATO member nation receiving atomic information access”Map →

locationFinland“NATO member nation receiving atomic information access”Map →

organizationDepartment of War“Agency authorized to implement the cooperation agreement”Map →

personDonald Trump“President of the United States who issued the determination”Map →

organizationNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization“The alliance context for the atomic information exchange”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.federalregister.gov

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President Trump authorizes sharing of atomic information with Finland and Sweden