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Written question asked by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 September 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 October 2016. It was answered by Harriett Baldwin (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 October 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Typhoon Aircraft

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans his Department has for developing for a crewed successor to Typhoon.

Answer

The Strategic Defence and Security Review of 2015 announced the out of service date for the Typhoon fleet would be extended to 2040. The Ministry of Defence will consider options to replace the capability closer to that date but so far no decision has been made.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
46438
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Typhoon aircraft
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk