Written question asked by John Healey (Labour) on Monday, 5 December 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 December 2022. It was answered by Alex Chalk (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 December 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
A400M Aircraft: Procurement
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 20 of the NAO report on the Equipment Plan 2022 to 2032, HC 907, published on 29 November, what assessment he has made of the impact of the decision not to purchase additional A400M aircraft on the UK's air transportation capability after the retirement of the C-130J Hercules in June 2023.
- Answer
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The Ministry of Defence remains committed to growing the Atlas A400M fleet which, following the retirement of the aging Hercules C-130J, will provide the RAF with a modern and capable fleet of transport aircraft for the Air Mobility Force.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 102775
- Session
- 2022-23
- Related items
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Report and Accounts of the Equipment Plan 2022 to 2032
Tuesday, 29 November 2022
House of Commons papers
House of Commons
- Subjects
- Procurement A400M aircraft Hercules aircraft
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