Britain Bolsters Nuclear Might: F-35 Jets Join NATO Airborne Mission
Britain Bolsters Nuclear Might: F-35 Jets Join NATO Airborne Mission In a landmark announcement poised to significantly reshape its defense capabilities, the United Kingdom has committed to purchasing 12 US-made F-35 fighter jets, capable of carrying nuclear armaments. Prime Minister Keir Starmer revealed the strategic acquisition on Wednesday while attending a crucial NATO summit in the Netherlands, signaling a major expansion of the UK’s nuclear deterrent. The government has hailed this move as “the biggest strengthening of the UK’s nuclear…