UK Orders 12 Nuclear-Capable Fighter Jets in Massive Defense Overhaul
The United Kingdom has announced plans to purchase 12 F-35A fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons, marking what officials describe as Britain's most significant defense enhancement in decades. The decision was confirmed during Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's attendance at NATO's summit in The Hague, where the UK will formally join the alliance's airborne nuclear mission. The F-35A jets represent a variant of the F-35B aircraft already in British service, with the capability to deploy both conventional and nuclear weapons. Sir Keir Starmer stated that Britain "can no longer take peace for granted" in justifying the investment. "In an era of radical uncertainty, we can no longer take peace for granted, which is why my government is investing in our national security, ensuring our armed forces have the equipment they need, and communities up and down the country reap […]
