The UK Government is set to purchase 12 new fighter jets which can be equipped with nuclear bombs - with plans to join NATO's airborne nuclear mission.

Downing Street has labelled the move "the biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation."

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says these jets can also drop conventional weapons.

LISTEN ABOVE

The UK Government is set to purchase 12 new fighter jets which can be equipped with nuclear bombs - with plans to join NATO's airborne nuclear mission.
Downing Street has labelled the move "the biggest strengthening of the UK's nuclear posture in a generation."
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says these jets can also drop conventional weapons.
LISTEN ABOVE

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK purchasing nuclear-carrying fighter jets

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/b03a3e00-4ba4-4b8c-abc2-b3070087a8c5/transcript