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Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Monday, 6 June 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 June 2022. It was answered by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Monday, 20 June 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Future Combat Air System

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Tempest squadrons (1) will be flown by the Royal Air Force, and (2) will have Royal Air Force squadron designations.

Answer

We are developing concepts for a Future Combat Air System (FCAS), to be operated by the RAF. FCAS is intended to replace the capabilities provided by our Typhoon aircraft, as set out in the Integrated Review. As such, any decisions on squadron designations will not need to be taken until later in the next decade.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL692
Session
2022-23
Related items
Future Combat Air System
Wednesday, 29 June 2022
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Future combat air system
Link
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