UK F-35 buy paves way for a return to warplane-based nuclear deterrent
DefenseNews: THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The United Kingdom is expected to buy 12 F-35A fighter jets, marking a significant boost to the country’s nuclear deterrence posture, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said. Announced ahead of the NATO summit held in The Hague, the government called the acquisition “the biggest strengthening of the UK’s nuclear posture in a generation.” The new procurements will allow Britain to “join NATO’s nuclear mission” by reintroducing to the Royal Air Force so-called dual-capable aircraft: airframes that can carry both co…
UK transfers three ex-Royal Marines hovercraft to Pakistan Navy
DefenseNews: The UK’s loss is Pakistan’s gain as former Royal Navy LCAC’s are sold after being refurbished. The UK has sold three previously decommissioned Landing Craft Air Cushion (Light) (LCAC(L)) hovercraft to the Pakistan Navy, following the completion of a refurbishment process ahead of the transfer. According to a 30 June release from the UK’s Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), an arm of the Ministry of Defence, the deal also includes associated spares. Previously used by Royal Marines, the hovercraft were decommissioned from s…
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