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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Monday, 22 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 July 2019. It was answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) on Monday, 29 July 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Military Aircraft

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of developing hypersonic propulsion systems for military aircraft.

Answer

The next generation acquisition programme will deliver the capability required when Typhoon leaves RAF service. As part of the concept phase, a variety of concepts to deliver the required capability are being considered. These will include hypersonic weapon concepts as part of the next generation combat air system.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
280229
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Military aircraft
Link
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