Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 64538
F-35 Aircraft: Procurement
Tabled: 2 July 2025
Answered: 10 July 2025
Question
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Government press release entitled UK to purchase F-35As and join NATO mission as Government steps up national security and delivers defence dividend, published on 24 June 2025, what the tota
Answer
Maria EagleThe procurement of 12 F-35A rather than 12 F-35B is expected to deliver a saving of up to 25% per aircraft. Final prices will be identified during contract negotiation.