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F-35 Aircraft: Exports

Asked by Andy McDonaldLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 18 June 2025UIN 58623

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his oral contribution of 4 June 2025, Official Report, column 338, whether (a) his Department and (b) any F-35 partner nation requested a (i) discussion and (ii) technical assessment of the inte

Answered by Maria Eagle

Conversations with F-35 Partners occur regularly and cover a range of issues; however, I am unable to disclose details of confidential conversations held within an international programme.

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