Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 97751

Global Combat Air Programme

Tabled: 8 December 2025

Answered: 11 December 2025

Named Day

Question

Mr Gregory Campbell

Democratic Unionist Party — East Londonderry

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when regulatory approvals will be given to BAE Systems, Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement to allow a joint venture for the Global Combat Air Programme to begin work.

Answer

Luke Pollard

All necessary regulatory approvals were in place ahead of the Edgewing incorporation in June.