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Motion · S6M-18124 · 25 Jun 2025

Welcoming the Purchase of F-35 A Jets

Lodged by Douglas Lumsden Standard Motion 18 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the UK Government's reported announcement that it will procure 12 F-35 A fighter jets; notes the flexibility of this aircraft to carry conventional and nuclear weapons as part of the NATO airborne nuclear mission; understands that these jets will be based at RAF Marham in Norfolk, but encourages the UK Government to explore the possibility of procuring further F-35 jets to be based in Scotland, where there is a wealth of nuclear weapons experience; considers that these jets, their nuclear payload and the Trident nuclear deterrent help make the world a safer place and maintain peace, and commends the RAF, its officers and its airmen for their continued service to the UK.

Supporters (18)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.