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Weapons

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 20 July 2026UIN 18075

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure sovereign UK capabilities remain a priority for weapons integration, including F-35As.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The details of the F-35A procurement, including weapons embodiment, are yet to be defined.

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