Written questions

F-35 Aircraft: Procurement

Commons · Question 18220 · Tabled 13 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 20 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Pippa Heylings

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential implications of the procurement of 12 F-35A aircraft on (a) public spending priorities, (b) nuclear proliferation risks, and (c) the UK's obligations under the Nuclear

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 20 Jul 2026

As part of our NATO First approach to deterrence and defence, we are committed to strengthening NATO’s nuclear mission and ensuring the Alliance’s posture remains fit for purpose across the entire spectrum of conflict. The nuclear weapons allocated to the...