Two squadrons of new, nuclear-capable F-35 stealth fighter jets reportedly are set to arrive "imminently" at a British air base, giving the U.S. a formidable weapon capable of dominating the skies above most of Western Europe – and well into Russian territory.
The move comes amid continued tensions between the U.S. and Russia over President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Putin and his generals have routinely threatened the potential use of nuclear weapons in response to certain red lines that Russia has drawn for the coalition of countries supporting Ukraine.
Join As Newsmax Platinum Member for Unlimited Access!
Get exclusive Newsmax Platinum content that includes:
- Special investigative reports
- Go inside the Trump administration to find out what’s really happening
- Breaking political insider news from Washington
- In-depth interviews with A-list celebs and insiders driving the day's headlines
- Thousands of articles you won't find anywhere else!
All just by becoming a Newsmax Platinum Member today!
Sign Up for Platinum AccessLogin
John Mills ✉
Col. John Mills, ret., served 33 years in the Army and also as a senior civilian in government and at national security-related think tanks. He is the former director of cybersecurity policy in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.