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Ministry of Defence written question – answered at on 18 March 2025.

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Photo of David Chadwick David Chadwick Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Wales)

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the operational independence of the UK's F-35 fighter jet fleet.

Photo of Luke Pollard Luke Pollard The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence

The UK maintains the freedom of action to operate the F-35 Lightning at a time and place of our choosing.

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  • (Citation: HC Deb, 18 March 2025, cW)

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