Well it has been announced that the British Armed Forces will now be buying 330 F-35b's rather than the original 140 - odd or however many it is.
With majority going to the Royal Navy, who need it to replace the ever ageing Harrier GR9 (how many times MORE will they update it?).
But there is a desperate need to get the F-35.
Also, let us note, us Brits are not AGAINST the americans, if you didn't have us (and vice versa) then we would be in a chaotic crisis situation!
Regards, Matt.