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PAC Slams MoD Over F-35 Program Delays and Costs

11/4/2025

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Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) criticizes the Ministry of Defence (MoD) over the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter program.
It notes delayed software updates and missing capabilities, increasing costs to £57 billion ($75 billion).
Whole-life costs have tripled, and delays add nearly £100 million ($131 million) in expenses.
The MoD must provide cost and timeline updates within six months.

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Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) criticizes the Ministry of Defence (MoD) over the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter program.
It notes delayed software updates and missing capabilities, increasing costs to £57 billion ($75 billion).
Whole-life costs have tripled, and delays add nearly £100 million ($131 million) in expenses.
The MoD must provide cost and timeline updates within six months.