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F-35 Aircraft and Typhoon Aircraft: Crew

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 June 2026UIN 5097

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many pilots are needed to qualify on (a) Typhoon and (b) F-35B Lightning each year.

Answered by Al Carns

I am withholding the information as its disclosure would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.

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