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The United Kingdom is to purchase 12 F-35A jets, which are capable of carrying nuclear weapons, from the United States.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will make the announcement during Wednesday’s NATO summit, as he calls on NATO members to do more to support the alliance.
“The UK’s commitment to NATO is unquestionable, as is the alliance’s contribution to keeping the UK safe and secure,” Starmer will say, according to Downing Street.
“But we must all step up to protect the Euro-Atlantic area for generations to come.”
The announcement follows repeated criticisms by US President Donald Trump that…
