Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 18710

Future Combat Air System and Global Combat Air Programme: Quantum Technology

Tabled: 14 July 2026

Answered: 20 July 2026

Question

Stuart Anderson

Conservative — South Shropshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what quantum technologies are being used in FCAS and GCAP.

Answer

Luke Pollard

FCAS is exploring and developing concepts at this stage and GCAP is still in early design so the viability of specific technology solutions is still being assessed against the requirements. The potential of quantum technologies is being monitored, noting ...

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