Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 64901

AirTanker: Contracts

Tabled: 3 July 2025

Answered: 10 July 2025

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of renewing the Air Tanker refuelling contract, in the context of the agreement to buy 12 F-35A jets.

Answer

Maria Eagle

Future national air-to-air refuelling options will be considered as part of the Defence Investment Plan, and in subsequent force development work.