Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 71994
Global Combat Air Programme: Typhoon Aircraft
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 8 September 2025
Question
Ben Obese-Jecty
Conservative — Huntingdon
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans the Global Combat Air Programme has to use the EJ200 engine.
Answer
Luke PollardThe Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is developing a new aircraft to enter service in the mid-2030s. The early flying demonstrator will utilise EJ200 engines, these engines won’t be used in the final production model.