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Nuclear jets at risk in defence spending plan: The Telegraph

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Britain’s future fleet of fighter jets capable of dropping nuclear bombs is under threat in Sir Keir Starmer’s Defence Investment Plan (DIP). The Telegraph understands “serious conversations” are taking place at very senior levels of the military and Government over whether to cut or delay proposals to buy 12 F-35A stealth jets.

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Nuclear jets at risk in defence spending plan

Starmer could abandon purchase of stealth fighters amid funding row between MoD and Treasury

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Fewer "Nuclear" F-35s in Europe. Cuts

The government's defence investment plans could lead to a reduction in the number of multi-role aircraft acquired by the Royal Air Force, which are intended to form part of the UK and NATO's nuclear deterrent.

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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, June 8, 2026.
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