Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 93229

RAF Lakenheath

Tabled: 20 November 2025

Answered: 27 November 2025

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 34 of the Ministry of Defence Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25, by when the two USAF F-35 squadrons at RAF Lakenheath will reach full operating capacity.

Answer

Al Carns

The two US Air Force F-35 squadrons stationed at RAF Lakenheath have reached full operating capacity, which was achieved in Autumn 2025.