Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Monday, 28 November 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 December 2022. It was answered by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Monday, 12 December 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Future Combat Air System
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what is the planned cost of the Tempest Programme; and how many platforms it is based around.
- Answer
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The 2021 Defence Command Paper said that we will invest more than £2 billion out to 2025. This is part of a UK budget of over £10 billion over the next ten years, although the ultimate amount we invest will depend on key programme choices.
We are now in the Concept and Assessment Phase (2021-25), during which key work is being undertaken to define and begin design of the capability we require. The design of the aircraft will be a key factor in determining the number we seek to acquire and this should be clearer by the end of the Concept and Assessment Phase.
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- Written question
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- HL3829
- Session
- 2022-23
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Future combat air system
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