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F-35 Aircraft

Asked by David ReedConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 26429

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 45 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, how much funding has been allocated to procuring the 12 F35As, and how much does he estimate the total cost of the nuclear-capable F35A program will be.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

Funding for the future F-35 aircraft purchases will be reported through the Defence Major Projects mechanism.

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