Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 18711
Future Combat Air System and Global Combat Air Programme: Skilled Workers
Tabled: 14 July 2026
Answered: 20 July 2026
Question
Stuart Anderson
Conservative — South Shropshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the breakdown of skills base of the 4,500 people working on FCAS and GCAP.
Answer
Luke PollardThe Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme, with the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) at its heart, is driving investment in a broad range of highly sought-after engineering and manufacturing skills, to keep the UK at the forefront of aerospace innov...
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