Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 2 January 2026. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Friday, 19 December 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Aircraft Carriers

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government when carrier-based F35 aircraft will be equipped with the latest air-to-air and air-to-surface weapons.

Answer

F-35 aircraft are already equipped with the latest air-air weapons ASRAAM and AMRAAM and the latest air-to-surface weapon Paveway IV.

For future munitions I refer the hon. Member to the answer provided on 17 November 2025 to Questions 87990, 87995 and 88005 in the House of Commons.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL13069
Session: 2024-26
Attachment: Guided Weapons: Procurement
Related items: Guided Weapons: Procurement
Monday, 17 November 2025
Written questions
House of Commons; F-35 Aircraft: Procurement
Monday, 17 November 2025
Written questions
House of Commons; F-35 Aircraft: Procurement
Monday, 17 November 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Guided weapons Aircraft carriers
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