Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 437

Global Combat Air Programme: Finance

Tabled: 17 July 2024

Answered: 25 July 2024

Question

Luke Akehurst

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what funding has been (a) allocated to and (b) spent on the Future Combat Air System Tempest programme.

Answer

Maria Eagle

The UK has invested over £2 billion already in Future Combat Air System / Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) and the associated Team Tempest R&D programme, which has positioned us to play a leading role in the GCAP. The Secretary of State this week hosted...

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