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F-35 Aircraft

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 16 July 2026UIN 18249

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many F-35 aircraft are scheduled to be produced for the Royal Air Force in Lots a) 15-17, b) 18-19 and c) 20-22.

Answered by Luke Pollard

13 F-35 aircraft were produced for the UK in Lots 15-17, and all have been successfully delivered. No aircraft are scheduled to be produced for the UK for Lots 18-22. Production of future orders is subject to negotiation with the F-35 Joint Program Office.

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