Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 13660

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 the UK's (a) military capability and (b) international influence.

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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