SNP MP
Yes, British F-35 engines must be sent to Turkey for overhaul!
Britain’s F-35B fighter jets currently cost around $123m each – and British officials are quite content that the only engine overhaul facility for the stealth aircraft’s engines is located in Turkey.
Plan to service UK F-35 jets in Turkey sparks security concerns
Security concerns have been raised about plans to carry out major servicing work on the UK’s new F-35 fighter jets in Turkey.
SNP MP George Kerevan is to call for an inquiry into the policy in the light of last year’s attempted coup in Turkey and tensions with its Nato partners.
Major repairs to RAF combat jets have previously been carried out in the UK.