Source · Select Committees · Foreign Affairs Committee
Recommendation 9
9
Licensing F-35 components is a political decision impacting international peace and security.
Conclusion
Even if the Government’s decision to licence the sale of F-35 components is lawful under domestic law, the decision of whether to do so is still a political one. The Government’s decision has been taken on the basis that suspending the licences would disrupt the global F-35 supply pool with implications for international peace and security. (Conclusion, Paragraph 60)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 30 October 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗