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F-35 Aircraft: Procurement

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 21 May 2026UIN 2250

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in establishing a third F-35 squadron by 2033.

Answered by Luke Pollard

All spending decisions on capabilities are taken as part of the Defence Investment Plan.

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