Skip to main content

Written question asked by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 March 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 March 2016. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Monday, 21 March 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


F-35 Aircraft

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the radar control for the UK’s F-35 Lightning II fighters operate using software version block 4, and whether it will be available in time for initial operating capability.

Answer

The radar control for F-35B Lightning II aircraft operates with all software versions, which continue to be developed. We remain on track to deliver our initial operating capability from land in 2018 and from our aircraft carriers in 2020.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6888
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Software Radar F-35 aircraft
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk