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F-35 Aircraft: Procurement

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 10 July 2025UIN 64538

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Government press release entitled UK to purchase F-35As and join NATO mission as Government steps up national security and delivers defence dividend, published on 24 June 2025, what the tota

Answered by Maria Eagle

The procurement of 12 F-35A rather than 12 F-35B is expected to deliver a saving of up to 25% per aircraft. Final prices will be identified during contract negotiation.

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