Oral Question·Ministry of Defence
“What steps he is taking to maintain the capability of the Red Arrows.”
Tabled: 24 June 2025Answered: 30 June 2025
Asked by
John Cooper
Conservative — Dumfries and Galloway
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Defence
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry (Maria Eagle)
The strategic defence review recommended that the Hawk T1 and T2 be replaced with a cost-effective advanced jet trainer. The future platform of the Royal Air Force aerobatic team is being considered at the same time, and a Royal Air Force programme team is being established to deliver that capability.