UK F-35 deliveries to pause until the early 2030s

UK F-35 deliveries to pause until the early 2030s

The UK does not expect to take delivery of any further F-35 aircraft until the early 2030s, a written parliamentary answer has confirmed, opening a gap of several years in deliveries despite the government having announced a follow-on order beyond the initial 48 jets more than a year ago. Ben Obese-Jecty, the Conservative MP for Huntingdon, asked how many F-35A jets will be purchased and when the decision will be taken, referencing the Defence I…