Delivery of UK F-35B force to reach 50% completion by end-2024

Earlier in 2024, the UK’s fleet reached 34 platforms and is expected to be bolstered by a further delivery by the end of the year.
The UK is expected to receive another batch of three F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters before the end of 2024, as the programme moves towards the 50% delivery mark for the initial commitment for 74 aircraft.
On 8 October 2024, Luke Pollard, UK Minister for the Armed Forces, stated that “against the current schedule”, it was projected by the end of the […]
Delivery of UK F-35B force to reach 50% completion by end-2024