Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 14877

A400M Aircraft: Procurement

Tabled: 18 November 2024

Answered: 25 November 2024

Question

Claire Hazelgrove

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the procurement of the A400M Atlas Aircraft on (a) national security, (b) the number of skilled jobs in the defence sector in (i) Filton and Bradley Stoke

Answer

Maria Eagle

The A400M aircraft entered service in 2014, primarily to provide tactical airlift and strategic oversize lift capabilities. In addition to this remit, A400M also has a 24/7 national standby commitment and has supported the UK Border Force with maritime re...

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