Written question asked by Stuart Anderson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Global Combat Air Programme: Skilled Workers

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many of the 3,000 graduates and apprenticeships recruited by Team Tempest are still employed on the project.

Answer: The Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme is creating opportunities for young people across the UK. Around 3,000 graduates and apprentices have been recruited by the Team Tempest industry partners since 2022, providing the opportunity to work on a range of combat air programmes, including sixth-generation combat aircraft development through FCAS. Each Team Tempest industry partner offers a range of career pathways however neither the process nor underlying detailed information are managed centrally.

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