Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 39641
F-35 Aircraft: Construction
Tabled: 19 March 2025
Answered: 25 March 2025
Question
Ben Obese-Jecty
Conservative — Huntingdon
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential economic impact of constructing F-35 aircraft in the UK.
Answer
Maria EagleThe benefit of procuring UK F-35 aircraft from the USA is the value derived from the economies of scale. UK industry makes a significant contribution to the F-35 programme, where it is estimated that at least 15% by value of every aircraft manufactured is...
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