Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 115382

F-35 Aircraft: Procurement

Tabled: 24 February 2026

Answered: 4 March 2026

Question

Steve Barclay

Conservative — North East Cambridgeshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to National Audit Office Report HC 989 on The UK’s F-35 capability, when he expects the UK F-35 fleet to meet the MoD’s target mission capable rate.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The Ministry of Defence is committed to achieving the target mission capable rate for the UK's F-35 fleet. To meet workforce requirements, the Department is increasing the number of aircraft engineers. In parallel, the UK is actively supporting the US-led...

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