Resolved Question Why wasn't NATO involved in the Falklands war? Best Answer - Chosen by Voters Over a few minor island attacked by a 90th rate power. What in God's name would the UK have needed NATO help for? Oh the USA gave airborne tanker support and some other help, but the Brits pretty much took care of things quick. Other Answers (8) The Falklands aren't in the North Atlantic. While the UK is part of NATO, the Falklands problem was their own, and in no way effected the rest of the world. A NATO nation was not attacked. NATO doesn't assist in every conflict. Only when needed. I really don't understand the problem. I was under the impression given by the Brits, that the Mighty British Empire could take on all other nations without assistance. Does this complaint indicate that the Mighty British Empire isn't nearly as Mighty or competent as they wish they were? According to British Secretary of Defence at the time Sir John Nott it was the French who were our real allies during the Falklands Conflict, sending personnel over to Britain in order to provide information, codes and training with regard to the Exocet Missiles and Mirage aircraft. Whilst the Americans dithered, not wanting to upset their South American Allies and pushing for a negotiated settlement. During the war the Norwegian signals intelligence facility situated at Fauske in the northern province of Nordland regularly intercepted Soviet satellite intelligence data, which was forwarded to the British