Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 16159

Global Combat Air Programme: Contracts

Tabled: 6 July 2026

Answered: 9 July 2026

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Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Over £4 billion invested in next-generation fighter jet with new international contract, published on 3 July 2026, what is the (a) start date and (b) end

Answer

Luke Pollard

The tri-lateral contract was awarded on 3 July 2026 is for £4.6 billion, and the duration of the contract is from 1 July 2026 until 31 December 2027.