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F-35 Aircraft: Software

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by when does he expect the combat capable release of new software for the F-35B to be available to the UK Lightning Force.

answeredMinistry of Defence

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Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Tabled
4 Jun 2026
Target answer date
10 Jun 2026
Answer
10 Jun 2026 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 4 Jun 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by when does he expect the combat capable release of new software for the F-35B to be available to the UK Lightning Force.

  2. 10 Jun 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 10 Jun 2026

    Answer published

    The F-35B is an operationally deployable combat aircraft. Capability is enhanced through regular, incremental software releases delivered through the global F-35 programme, rather than a single combat capable release.

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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