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UK confirms operational independence of F-35 fleet

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The UK government reaffirms its ability to operate F-35B Lightning II jets without external restrictions.

The assurance addresses long-standing concerns over the operational independence of the aircraft.

The UK remains one of the key international partners in the programme and is currently operating the aircraft from both land bases and the Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth -class carriers.

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76

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78

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50

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formal

Language

English

Language complexity

74

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not offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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