The UK has announced the purchase of 12 F-35A fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons, enhancing its military nuclear capabilities for the first time in nearly 30 years. This decision reflects a significant change in the UK's defense strategy, where air-based strikes are being reinstated after the capability was decommissioned in 1998. Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the importance of reassessing defense needs amid global uncertainties and reaffirmed the UK's commitment to NATO, highlighting the necessity to maintain a robust nuclear posture.
The purchase represents the biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation, marking a return to air-based nuclear strikes after nearly three decades.
In an era of radical uncertainty, the UK's government is re-establishing its air-based nuclear capabilities to enhance security, aligning with NATO's commitment.
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