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Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Thursday, 23 June 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 July 2022. It was answered by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 July 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


F-35 Aircraft: Procurement

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Goldie on 20 June (HL695), what representations they have made, if any, to the government of the United States regarding the (1) manufacture, and (2) delivery profile, of F-35 combat aircraft, given the changes to the orders made for that aircraft by other governments.

Answer

We have informed the US led F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) of our Tranche 2 purchase intention. However, we are subject to our internationally agreed manufacture and delivery schedules, and capacity limitations in the overall F-35 development programme with its many global customers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1255
Session
2022-23
Related items
F-35 Aircraft
Monday, 20 June 2022
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Procurement USA F-35 aircraft
Link
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