Written questions

F-35 Aircraft: Procurement

Commons · Question 16263 · Tabled 6 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 13 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by James MacCleary

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, how many F-35A and F-35B jets does his department intend to buy in the next order.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 13 Jul 2026

The Department is working on finalising the precise mix of A and B variants for our next F35 order. The Defence Investment Plan sets out a strong combat air approach with F35s, Typhoon and Collaborative Combat Aircraft.