They finished initial operations of the F35 late last year.
It would be ready to go except they wanted to tie up some loose strings such as crew assignments and training.
The brits love those vertical takeoff planes for some reason.
We may see how well the new F35 works.
I would bet they’d send it if there is enough crew trained to do the job.
It's because they fail so badly at basketball compared to Americans. Get that jump ball.
Brits can’t build a full size carrier. Hence STOL/VTOL.