Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 48475
A400M Aircraft: In-flight Refuelling
Tabled: 28 April 2025
Answered: 6 May 2025
Question
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of upgrading the A400M fleet to include an air to air refuelling system.
Answer
Maria EagleThe A400M fleet is equipped with an Air-to-Air refuelling probe. The aircraft is fully cleared to receive fuel while airborne from Voyager aircraft.