Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 37763
F-35 Aircraft: Procurement
Tabled: 12 March 2025
Answered: 20 March 2025
Question
Ben Obese-Jecty
Conservative — Huntingdon
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to purchase the second tranche of F-35B jets.
Answer
Maria EagleTo provide the UK with the most relevant and capable Combat Aircraft force, the Ministry of Defence continually reviews the expected threat and the ability of our forces to counter it. Any further purchases would be set out in the usual way.