Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 94233

F-35 Aircraft: Procurement

Tabled: 25 November 2025

Answered: 3 December 2025

Question

James Cartlidge

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 25 November to Question 91684 on F-35 Aircraft: Procurement, what constitutes a Defence Choice.

Answer

Luke Pollard

Equipment to enable UK F-35Bs to undertake Shipborne Rolling Vertical Landings (SRVL) is fitted to HMS Prince Of Wales (PWLS) and underwent initial trials in 2023. The results of those trials continue to be analysed by a commercial partner, and when compl...

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