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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 July 2025. It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Thursday, 10 July 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


AirTanker: Contracts

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of renewing the Air Tanker refuelling contract, in the context of the agreement to buy 12 F-35A jets.

Answer

Future national air-to-air refuelling options will be considered as part of the Defence Investment Plan, and in subsequent force development work.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
64901
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Contracts F-35 aircraft AirTanker In-flight refuelling
Link
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