Military Aircraft
(asked on 11th October 2021) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the 'Crowsnest' Airborne Early Warning helicopter programme is on schedule to meet its intended operational date; and what assessment they have made of challenges associated with the F-35B fighter jet programme, in particular regarding personnel.
This question was answered on 25th October 2021
The CROWSNEST programme has successfully delivered a baseline capability to support the Carrier Strike Group deployment in 2021.
The F-35B is a developing capability across Defence and, as such, challenges surrounding Suitable Qualified and Experienced Personnel are constantly monitored to ensure delivery of Strategic effect.