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Written question asked by Stuart Anderson (Conservative) on Monday, 6 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


F-35 Aircraft: Procurement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many F-35 fighter jets he plans to procure; and by what date.

Answer

The exact delivery profile and date of F-35 aircraft is subject to negotiation between the UK and multinational Joint Program Office, but the UK anticipates taking delivery of the next batch of F-35 aircraft from the early 2030s.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16066
Session
2026-27
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Subjects
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Link
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