Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 15530
F-35 Aircraft: Procurement
Tabled: 2 July 2026
Answered: 10 July 2026
Question
Ben Obese-Jecty
Conservative — Huntingdon
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 30 June 2026 to question 12605 on F-35 Aircraft: Procurement, what are the additional cost estimates.
Answer
Luke PollardThe cost differences associated with the F-35B to A variant swap in logistics, infrastructure and training are understood and have been considered in cost estimates. Any additional costs cannot be finalised until the delivery schedules are agreed.