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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 20 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 2 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Global Combat Air Programme

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the approval of Italy’s €8.77 billion in initial funding on the progress of the Global Combat Air Programme.

Answer

All three trilateral partners are making significant investments in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), with the partnership itself designed to enhance affordability through shared development and delivery.

The precise investment profiles of our international partners are matters for their respective Governments to comment on.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
113931
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Finance Italy Global combat air programme
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk