Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 14 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Global Combat Air Programme: Finance
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the his Department's press release entitled £708 million to accelerate UK next-generation air combat technology, published on 22 July 2026, what is the scope of the development of advanced technologies for use by the Royal Air Force that will fall within the investment.
- Answer
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The £708 million announced on 22 July 2026 forms part of the Government's investment in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme and the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). The funding is intended to accelerate the development and maturation of a range of advanced air combat technologies for potential use by the Royal Air Force's next-generation combat air capabilities.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 22858
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Finance Global combat air programme
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- 2026-09-14 18:44:48 +0100
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