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Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Friday, 10 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 July 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Typhoon Aircraft: Radar

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many RAF Typhoon aircraft are planned to receive European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk2 radars under the Defence Investment Plan; and what the planned delivery timetable is for those radars.

Answer

40 RAF Typhoon aircraft will receive the European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk2 upgrade. We expect the radar in service with the RAF before the end of the decade.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17832
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Defence Investment Procurement Typhoon aircraft Radar
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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