UK Bolsters Defense Power: Britain to Receive New F-35 Fighters, with Key Caveats
UK Bolsters Defense Power: Britain to Receive New F-35 Fighters, with Key Caveats
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
US to retain control of nuclear bombs on UK F-35A jets
UK Defense Minister Coaker addressed the House of Lords, outlining details of Britain’s acquisition of U.S.-made F-35 jets.
Key points:
▫️ Britain will independently maintain and modify its future fighters;
▫️ Authorization for nuclear weapons use remains with the U.S.;
▫️ Acquiring F-35A jets is “part of NATO’s nuclear mission”;
▫️ By March 2026, the UK will add 27 more jets: 12 F-35A and 15 F-35B;
▫️ Cocker called the U.S. Britain’s “most critical ally.”