Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 13659

F-35 Aircraft: Procurement

Tabled: 11 November 2024

Answered: 19 November 2024

Question

David Reed

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the F-35 programme on (a) the economy, (b) jobs, (c) technological advancement and (d) growth in the (i) aerospace and (ii) defence sectors.

Answer

Maria Eagle

The F-35B Lightning is a 5th Generation, swing-role combat aircraft equipped with advanced sensors, mission systems and stealth technology. Whether operating from land or onboard the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers it is a central component of the...

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