Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 113581
Global Combat Air Programme
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026
Question
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has authorised changes to the in-service date of the Tempest Jet as part of the Global Combat Air Programme.
Answer
Luke PollardThe Secretary of State has authorised no changes to the in-service date for the Global Combat Air Programme.