Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 63224
F-35 Aircraft
Tabled: 26 June 2025
Answered: 8 July 2025
Question
Neil Duncan-Jordan
Labour — Poole
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many new jobs will be created in the UK from the manufacture of 12 new F-35 A jets.
Answer
Maria EagleUK industry contributes approximately 15% by value of F-35 production, working with over 100 suppliers and supporting more than 20,000 jobs. The Ministry of Defence will purchase 12 F-35A aircraft as part of the previously agreed F-35B procurement schedul...
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