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Written question asked by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Monday, 6 November 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 November 2017 (named day). It was answered by Harriett Baldwin (Conservative) on Monday, 13 November 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Typhoon Aircraft: Exports

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, to which countries his Department is supporting the sale of Typhoon aircraft; and to which countries such aircraft have already been sold.

Answer

The UK Government and the Governments of the Eurofighter Typhoon Partner Nations are working with Eurofighter Partner Companies to maximize the export potential of the Typhoon in the worldwide combat air jet market, looking to build on previous international success.

On behalf of the Eurofighter Typhoon Partner Nations, the Department is currently leading engagements with the following nations on their interest in the Typhoon aircraft: Bahrain, Belgium, Finland, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and the State of Qatar.

To date 599 Typhoon aircraft have been ordered by the following nations: Austria, Germany, Italy, the State of Kuwait, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Spain, the Sultanate of Oman and the United Kingdom.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
111545
Session
2017-19
Related items
Typhoon Aircraft: Exports
Wednesday, 22 November 2017
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Exports Typhoon aircraft
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