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Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Thursday, 23 June 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 July 2022. It was answered by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 June 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Future Combat Air System

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Goldie on 20 June (HL692), whether the RAF Tempest jet will be a carrier-capable aircraft.

Answer

The Future Combat Air System (FCAS) is being designed to replace the capabilities provided by the RAF’s Typhoon aircraft, which will leave service by 2040. This includes roles such as quick reaction alert with the ability to be fully interoperable with F-35B. It is therefore being designed to operate from airfields on the land.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1250
Session
2022-23
Related items
Future Combat Air System
Monday, 20 June 2022
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Future combat air system
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk