With handbag shouldered, as George has indicated the new item on the F-35. The latest Government submission on the F-35 in response to recent issues of concern.
https://publications.parliament.uk/p.../326/32610.htm
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There have been numerous claims made concerning both the F-35, and HMS Queen Elizabeth since both projects began in our strategic defence planning. Defence is not nor never has been ‘cheap’. And neither could be describes as average.
Given the significance, and cost of both programmes to this country, with regard to both defence and industrial base, it is perfectly reasonable to maintain scrutiny, and to expect the programme to remain timely and affordable.
Opinions have differed to a huge degree on each. Given the number of countries involved with the F-35 it could be argued that much more attention has been paid to that.
With the different political parties in charge of the various countries, and different military procurement teams, it can be said that of any major military weapon program this one may well have had the most scrutiny.
There continue to be issues of concern raised that require answers. This appears to give some to this.
https://publications.parliament.uk/p...ce/326/326.pdf