Written question asked by Rebecca Paul (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 December 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 January 2025. It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 13 January 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Future Combat Air System
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress has been made on the Future Combat Air System.
- Answer
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Progress continues to be made on the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). The core platform, that will sit at its heart, is being delivered through the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). The Prime Minister and his Italian and Japanese counterparts have reiterated their commitment to GCAP. The GCAP International Government Organisation to oversee delivery on behalf of all the partner governments has been created. On 13 December 2024, BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy), and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co Ltd (JAIEC), reached an agreement to form a new company under a business joint venture for GCAP, subject to regulatory approvals. The new joint venture will be accountable for the design, development and delivery of the next generation combat aircraft.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 21430
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Future combat air system
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- 2025-09-05 20:21:50 +0100
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