Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 88964
F-35 Aircraft: Procurement
Tabled: 10 November 2025
Answered: 13 November 2025
Question
Ben Obese-Jecty
Conservative — Huntingdon
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what additional support from the Global F-35 programme has the Royal Navy received in order to meet Full Operational Capability for the recent deployment of the Carrier Strike Group.
Answer
Louise Sandher-JonesI am withholding the specific criteria for achieving Full Operating Capability as it would harm the security and capability of the Armed Forces. The declaration of Full Operating Capability remains on track. The decision will be based on objective criteri...
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