Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 87990

Guided Weapons: Procurement

Tabled: 4 November 2025

Answered: 17 November 2025

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what interim solutions he has identified to fill the capability gap left by delays to the SPEAR 3 missile programme.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The F-35B Lightning's fifth-generation capabilities are transforming its operational effectiveness. The Lightning uses advanced stealth low observable capabilities and unparalleled sensor fusion and threat detection. When combined with the Lightning Elect...

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