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.”