The United Kingdom’s decision to procure 12 conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) F-35A stealth fighters, announced by the U.K. Ministry of Defense in October 2024, marks a pivotal shift in its defense strategy, aligning the Royal Air Force (RAF) with NATO’s nuclear mission through the integration of U.S.-owned B61-12 nuclear gravity bombs. According to the … Leggi tutto Strategic Implications of the United Kingdom’s F-35A Acquisition for NATO’s Nuclear Deterrence and Defense Posture in 2025