>F-35B
So far, 36 out of 48 aircraft have been delivered under the first procurement phase, with the remaining jets due for delivery this year. According to Eagle, the programme remains on schedule, despite production delays caused by software instability linked to Lockheed Martin’s planned Block 4 upgrade.
The Minister confirmed that the UK still intends to grow its fleet to 74 aircraft and stand up a third frontline squadron by 2033, subject to the outcome of the ongoing Strategic Defence Review. Funding for this expansion has already been allocated.
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/an-update-on-britains-f-35-stealth-jet-fleet/