The United Kingdom has finally confirmed the purchase of the conventional take-off and landing variant (COTL) of the F-35 Lightning II. The aircraft will be equipped with US air-launched nukes and deployed for NATO’s nuclear mission.  The United Kingdom will purchase 12 new F-35A fighter jets and join NATO’s nuclear mission in a major boost … Continue reading U.K To Become 2nd Country In Europe That Would Operate Nuclear-Capable F-35A Stealth Jets; More Could Follow