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F-35 Aircraft: Procurement

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 1 June 2026UIN 3113

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made with Lockheed Martin in facilitating the delivery of the two F-35Bs stranded at Lajes International Airport on Terceira Island in the Azores since March 2026.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The final two aircraft from the initial procurement phase were delivered to RAF Marham on 22 May 2026. This brings the total number of F-35Bs delivered to 48.

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