UK Revives NATO Nuclear Role with Purchase of F-35A Fighters

The United Kingdom has announced the acquisition of at least 12 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter jets configured for nuclear missions, marking a significant shift in its defence posture and reaffirming its role within NATO’s nuclear deterrence framework. The F-35A, unlike the F-35B already in service with the UK, is capable of carrying U.S. B61 nuclear gra…