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Written question asked by Madeleine Moon (Labour) on Friday, 8 April 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 April 2016. It was answered by Philip Dunne (Conservative) on Monday, 18 April 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Boeing P-8: In-flight Refuelling

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what provision his Department has made for facilitating the in-flight refuelling of P-8As; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The P-8A Poseidon is capable of operating over significant range and will be able to meet the requirement for the core UK missions, for which it is being procured, without the need for air-to-air refuelling. In exceptional circumstances, for example to meet extended range missions, we will draw on the in-flight refuelling capability of our Allies.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
32889
Session
2015-16
Subjects
In-flight refuelling Boeing P-8
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk