Written questions

F-35 Aircraft and Typhoon Aircraft: Crew

Commons · Question 5097 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 8 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many pilots are needed to qualify on (a) Typhoon and (b) F-35B Lightning each year.

Answer

Answered by Al Carns, 8 Jun 2026

I am withholding the information as its disclosure would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.