UK set to purchase new fighter jets that can carry nuclear warheads
Britain will purchase at least a dozen new F35A fighter jets, reintroducing a nuclear role for the Royal Air Force for the first time since the Cold War.
Ministers have hailed the decision as the biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation, with the UK joining Nato's dual-capable aircraft nuclear mission.
Sir Keir Starmer is set to announce the purchase at the Nato summit, emphasizing that Britain can no longer take peace for granted in an era of radical uncertainty.
The F35A jets, capable of carrying both nuclear and conventional weapons, will be based at RAF Marham and are projected to support 20,000 jobs across the country.
This significant defence investment follows a government review warning of a potential wartime scenario and comes amid questions regarding the funding for Sir Keir's pledge to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP.
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