Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 116027

Future Combat Air System: Finance

Tabled: 25 February 2026

Answered: 6 March 2026

Question

James Cartlidge

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department expects to spend on the (a) Future Combat Air System and (b) Global Combat Air Programme in the current financial year.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The current Financial Year (FY) is ongoing therefore, figures will be finalised within the Departmental Accounts once FY2025-26 has concluded.