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Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 October 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 October 2020. It was answered by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 October 2020 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Future Combat Air System

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the implications for the Tempest programme of the announcement of an American sixth generation fighter.

Answer

The 2018 Combat Air Strategy confirmed the UK's commitment to a strong and sustainable Combat Air Sector. The Strategy reinforced the importance of effective international partnering in delivering next generation combat air and building on mutual strengths. The Strategy also confirmed that we will seek to maximise interoperability, especially with the United States, wider NATO, European and global allies and partners. The Department will shortly submit the future combat air outline business case, which will down-select the acquisition route.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL9207
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Military aircraft USA Future combat air system
Link
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