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Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 June 2025 (named day). It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 9 June 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Typhoon Aircraft

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to section 7.4.6 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, published on 2 June 2025, which aircraft will replace the Typhoon.

Answer

The Government is committed to upgrading Typhoons and driving exports of Typhoons abroad. The Strategic Defence Review does not recommend reductions in fast jets for the RAF, but it confirms the Government's commitment to GCAP, to upgrade Typhoons and no reductions in the number of F35sBs and F35As.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
56928
Session
2024-26
Related items
Deposited Paper DEP2025-0341
Monday, 2 June 2025
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects
Typhoon aircraft
Link
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