Joint Strike Fighter is the sole example of full-spectrum defence procurement collaboration on a weapons platform between the United States and the United Kingdom. What does the unique nature of the JSF programme tell us about the transatlantic defence-industrial relationship? What other models of cooperation are preferred, and why? How do defence procurement and broader geopolitical factors shape each other within the transatlantic context?

1916 was arguably the lowest point in Anglo-American relations between the War of 1812 and Suez. Tensions arose daily over the British blockade of Europe and American attempts to mediate an end to World War I, causing Woodrow Wilson and his advisors to muse about the possibility of a future war and the British ambassador to consider withdrawing his credentials. In the background lurked even more consequential issues, particularly the steady but perceptible shift of financial – and potentially military – power west over the Atlantic.

Sandwiches served at 12.40.

Sandwiches served at 12.40.

Sandwiches served at 12.40.

Sandwiches will be served at 12.40.