After rumours of an F-35 'kill-switch', what are other fast jet options?
735The F-35B Lightning is the UK's premier strike fighter – fast, stealthy and carrier-capable.
It is operated by the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy, although its technology relies on ongoing US support for its software.
The US was once considered a solid ally but relations with the Trump administration are now less predictable – so how wise is it to count on a continued technological partnership for something as crucial as a fighter jet?
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