Written questions

F-35 Aircraft: Procurement

2026-07-01 · Ministry of Defence · 15530 · Official question

Ben Obese-Jecty

Question

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

The 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.