To ask Her Majesty's Government what impact, if any, on the budget of the MoD there has been as a result of the variation in the cost of the F-35 Lightning aircraft.
Answered on
29 January 2020
F-35 aircraft unit costs continue to reduce as planned, and the programme remains within its overall cost approval. Any variations in the aircraft costs would not impact the overall Defence budget.
Answered by
Ministry of Defence