N_a_B, thank you for drawing this to our attention.
Given the grindingly slow acquisition rate 2033 sadly seems realistic especially given negotiations for a/c 49-75 are still on going.
A slight ray of sunshine amid the gloom.
We have already implemented the first increased recruitment of the required engineering workforce across the RN and RAF. The Operational Conversion Unit continues to graduate F-35B pilots into the Force at a sufficient rate. Additionally, the Force has trained a new tactical weapons instructor and 6 flying instructors, which has provided additional instructor depth.
Also two more have been delivered to Marham since the date of the letter.