US Nuclear Weapons Likely Sent to UK in July

The United States has likely redeployed nuclear weapons to the United Kingdom for the first time since 2008, with a US Air Force C-17 reportedly transporting new B61-12 thermonuclear bombs from Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico to RAF Lakenheath in England on July 16. Defense experts interpret the public nature of the flight as a clear signal to Russia that the US is reinforcing, not reducing, its nuclear posture in Europe. This move is intended to address concerns over Russia's advantage in non-strategic nuclear arms and to enhance NATO's nuclear deterrence and flexibility. The deployment occurs amid ongoing Russian nuclear threats, cyber activities, and heightened Western support for Ukraine. Both the US and UK governments continue their policy of not confirming or denying the presence of nuclear weapons at specific locations. The development underscores a renewed focus on nuclear readiness among NATO allies.