Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Monday, 12 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 January 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Aircraft Carriers: F-35 Aircraft
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the current status of the shipborne rolling vertical landing programme.
- Answer
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Equipment to enable UK F-35Bs to undertake Shipborne Rolling Vertical Landings (SRVL) is fitted to HMS Prince Of Wales (PWLS) and underwent initial trials in 2023; the results of those trials continue to be analysed by a commercial partner. When complete, this will enable the Ministry of Defence to make an accurate assessment of the benefits and cost of further developing the SRVL system for operational use.
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- Reference
- 105109
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Aircraft carriers F-35 aircraft
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