Russia war threat means UK firms may be forced to stockpile materials to make F35s

Russia war threat means UK firms may be forced to stockpile materials to make F35s

British firms could be urged to stockpile minerals needed to prepare the country for a potential war with Russia under plans being considered by ministers. At the G20 summit in South Africa, Sir Keir Starmer unveiled the UK’s new critical minerals strategy, which sets new targets for domestic production of lithium, zinc and other in-demand resources. The Government fears that global supply chains for the minerals, which are essential for F-35s a…