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F-35 Aircraft: Procurement

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 20 May 2025UIN 51568

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 7 April 2025 to Question 42678 on F-35 Aircraft: Procurement, how many F-35Bs will receive the Block 4 upgrade.

Answered by Maria Eagle

I can confirm the Department intends to upgrade the UK F-35B Lightning fleet with Block 4 modifications.

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