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UK to buy 12 nuclear-carrying F-35A jets from the United States and join NATO nuclear mission
UNITED KINGDOM, JUN 25 – The UK will reintroduce nuclear-capable jets to the Royal Air Force, supporting 20,000 jobs and marking the largest nuclear deterrent upgrade since the Cold War, officials said.
- At this week's NATO summit in the Netherlands, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the UK will purchase 12 F-35A jets capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons.
- This decision follows a strategic defence review prompted by increasing threats from Russia, rising tensions in Europe, and a reduced US role in European security.
- The jets will be stationed at RAF Marham in Norfolk and will allow the UK to participate in NATO’s airborne nuclear mission by deploying US-supplied B61 tactical nuclear bombs.
- Downing Street called the acquisition the most significant enhancement to the UK's nuclear capabilities in a generation, highlighting its support for 100 businesses and 20,000 jobs, while NATO’s Mark Rutte praised it as a strong British contribution.
- The move indicates a shift as the UK actively prepares for wartime scenarios at home and plans to increase defence spending to meet NATO targets amid continued security challenges.
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