Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 February 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 March 2019. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 February 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Future Combat Air System: Aircraft Carriers
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government whether in discussions with the EU on the Future Combat Air System the EU indicated any intention to produce a carrier capable variant.
- Answer
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The term Future Combat Air System refers to a number of international Air projects. The department does not recognise the term 'EU Future Combat Air System' and assumes the question refers to the French-German Next Generation Fighter (NGF), which is a component of their Next Generation Weapon System (NGWS). This has previously been referred to as the Système de Combat Aérien Futur (SCAF).
The UK has held discussions with a number of EU and other nations on future combat air systems. Public statements made by the French and German governments indicate that carrier compatibility is a requirement for NGF and being considered for other parts of NGWS.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL13889
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- EU countries Aircraft carriers Future combat air system
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