Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 87922

Military Aircraft: In-flight Refuelling

Tabled: 4 November 2025
Answered: 17 November 2025

Question

Damien Egan

LabourBristol North East

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan will specify future air-to-air refuelling requirements.

Answer

Luke Pollard
The future requirement for all military capabilities is being considered as part of the Defence Investment Plan, which is due to be published this year.
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