In an attempt to strengthen its capability to wade off any nuclear threat from perceived enemies including Russia and North Korea, the U.S. Air Force will be incorporating the B61 Mod 12 nuclear weapon into the F-35 this year.
This is part of a long-range plan to deploy a nuclear-armed, dual-capable F-35 able to give commanders a wider envelope of precision nuclear attack options.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration’s Nuclear Posture Review, released earlier this year had stated that a nuclear-armed F-35 would be fundamental to deterring Russia.
“We are committed to upgrading DCA with the nuclear-capable F-35 aircraft.
“We will work with NATO to best ensure, and improve where needed, the readiness, survivability, and operational effectiveness of DCA based in Europe,” the Nuclear Posture Review…
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