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Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 July 2025. It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 14 July 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


F-35 Aircraft: Procurement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled UK to purchase F-35As and join NATO mission as Government steps up national security and delivers defence dividend, published on 24 June 2025, what his target date is for the RAF to have access to air launched weapons to use with the purchased F-35A aircraft.

Answer

It would not be appropriate to comment on timeframes in which UK F-35A aircraft will have access to US air-launched nuclear weapons for reasons of safeguarding of national security.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
64823
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Air force Procurement Guided weapons F-35 aircraft NATO
Link
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