Operation Peace-Bomb: Nukes Land in the UK to Hug Putin with Deterrence! By Richard Miller (Londonistan)

In a bold move to spread love, harmony, and a subtle hint of thermonuclear goodwill, the United States has reportedly airlifted a batch of shiny B61-12 nuclear gravity bombs to RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, England, marking their grand return to British soil since 2008. Nothing says "let's keep the peace" like a few low-yield, precision-guided nukes nestled in a newly built storage facility, fresh from the U.S. Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center in New Mexico. Because who needs doves when you've got F-35A Lightning IIs ready to deliver a 50-kiloton embrace?

The Pentagon and the UK Ministry of Defence are playing it cool, sticking to their classic "neither confirm nor deny" routine, as if the arrival of these bombs is just another Tuesday delivery of fish and chips. But let's be real: this is NATO's way of sending Vladimir Putin a heartfelt postcard that reads, "Thinking of you, please don't escalate." The B61-12, with its variable explosive power (from a polite 0.3 kilotons to a more assertive 50 kilotons), is practically a Swiss Army knife of deterrence. It's like saying, "We can be chill, or we can redecorate your backyard — your choice."

RAF Lakenheath, home to the 48th Fighter Wing's F-35A squadrons, is no stranger to hosting America's glow-in-the-dark party favours. Back in the Cold War, it was the go-to spot for nuclear sleepovers until the bombs were sent packing in 2008, part of Europe's post-Cold War "let's all hug it out" phase. But with Russia flexing its geopolitical biceps, NATO decided it's time to dust off the old nuclear welcome mat. U.S. budget documents from 2022 hinted at this glow-up, with funds allocated for "infrastructure upgrades consistent with nuclear mission readiness." Translation: a swanky new vault for some very special guests.

The timing couldn't be more poetic. As tensions with Russia simmer, what better way to de-escalate than by stationing bombs designed to be dropped from stealth fighters? It's like bringing a flamethrower to a campfire singalong, purely for ambiance! The message to Putin is crystal clear: "We're all about peace, but we've got a few megatons of it in reserve." And with the UK's own F-35A jets on order, ready to join the nuclear delivery club, it's a transatlantic team effort to ensure everyone feels the love.

Of course, the locals in Suffolk are thrilled to be at the epicentre of this peace initiative. Who wouldn't want to live near a base that could theoretically turn their countryside into a radiant wonderland? Campaigners at the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) are already planning a welcome party, complete with protest signs and chants, reminding everyone that nothing screams "target" like a nuclear storage facility. But fear not, those F-35As are so stealthy, they'll deliver their payloads with the grace of a ninja delivering pizza!

So, here's to Operation Peace-Bomb, the ultimate diplomatic middle finger wrapped in a velvet glove. Let's hope Putin gets the message and responds with a bouquet of roses instead of, well, you know. In the meantime, RAF Lakenheath is ready to keep the world spinning, not glowing. Because nothing says "we come in peace" like a squadron of nuclear-capable jets and a bunker full of bombs itching to make history.

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/us-nukes-deployed-to-england-for-first-time-in-over-a-decade/ "For the first time since at least 2008, U.S. nuclear weapons have reportedly returned to British soil, with multiple sources indicating that a number of B61-12 thermonuclear gravity bombs were transferred this week to RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk.

The weapons are believed to have been flown from the U.S. Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico to a newly constructed secure storage facility at the UK site.

The U.S. Department of Defense has not publicly confirmed the movement, and the Ministry of Defence typically does not comment on the presence or absence of nuclear weapons at specific locations.

The B61-12 is a modernised low-yield tactical nuclear bomb capable of variable explosive power and precision guidance. It is designed to be compatible with a range of delivery platforms, including the F-35A Lightning II. The 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath operates both the 493rd and 495th Fighter Squadrons, which fly the F-35A and are among the first in Europe to do so.

RAF Lakenheath previously hosted U.S. nuclear weapons during the Cold War, but the last known removal took place in 2008 following years of disarmament-related reductions across Europe. The reported return of such weapons would represent a significant shift in the nuclear posture of NATO in the European theatre amid deteriorating relations with Russia and increased emphasis on deterrence.

The re-establishment of nuclear storage capability at Lakenheath was first signalled in 2022 through U.S. budget documents, which listed infrastructure upgrades consistent with nuclear mission readiness.

Neither the U.S. Air Force nor UK officials have issued comment on this week's reported deployment.

 

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