Britain has agreed the purchase of the first four of its F35s, the fighter jets designed to fly on new aircraft carriers by the end of the decade. Ministers said on Tuesday that they had reached an agreement in principle to buy four Lightning II stealth combat aircraft, which will fly from the next generation of carriers as well as air force bases.
Michael Fallon, the defence secretary, said: “Today’s announcement is a major step forward. The Lightning II will equip the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force with a highly advanced multi-role stealth combat aircraft, operating from both our new Queen Elizabeth class carriers and land bases.”
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