NATO Fighter Certified to Carry Nukes Amid Rising Tensions with Russia

SOURCE www.express.co.uk
The F-35A Joint Strike Fighter has been certified to carry nuclear weapons, including the B61-12 thermonuclear gravity bomb, as tensions between NATO and Russia rise. Sweden has joined NATO following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with Russian media suggesting potential NATO targets for nuclear strikes.

Key Points

  • F-35A Joint Strike Fighter certified to carry nuclear weapons, including B61-12 bomb
  • Sweden joins NATO following Russia's invasion of Ukraine
  • Russian media suggests potential NATO targets for nuclear strikes

Pros

  • F-35A Joint Strike Fighter is the first 5th generation nuclear-capable aircraft
  • Provides US and NATO with critical capability for extended deterrence commitments

Cons

  • Escalating tensions between NATO and Russia
  • Threats of potential nuclear strikes on NATO countries by Russian media