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F-35 Aircraft: Procurement

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 10 June 2026UIN 6574

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential impact of reverting the order for 12 F-35As back to 12 F-35Bs on the public purse.

Answered by Luke Pollard

Future procurement for F-35A aircraft will be outlined in the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan.

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