”F-35As being able to deliver nuclear strikes will add major credibility to NATO's nuclear deterrence posture in Europe. The aircraft's unique ability to pierce enemy air defense networks and defend itself on the way to its target will be a standing capability Russia has never had to deal with.

…The situation has even prompted officials in Poland to say they want to join NATO’s nuclear weapons-sharing program. ”

https://www.twz.com/air/f-35a-is-officially-certified-for-nuclear-strike