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F-35 Aircraft: Procurement

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 10 July 2026UIN 15530

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 30 June 2026 to question 12605 on F-35 Aircraft: Procurement, what are the additional cost estimates.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The cost differences associated with the F-35B to A variant swap in logistics, infrastructure and training are understood and have been considered in cost estimates. Any additional costs cannot be finalised until the delivery schedules are agreed.

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