Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 90643
Military Aircraft: In-flight Refuelling
Tabled: 12 November 2025
Answered: 21 November 2025
Question
David Reed
Conservative — Exmouth and Exeter East
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what future air-to-air refuelling requirements will be considered as part of the Defence Investment Plan.
Answer
Luke PollardThe Defence Investment Plan will consider the UK's future air-to-air refuelling requirements to ensure we meet our commitments to NATO and the nation. The outcome will be included in the Defence Investment Plan, which is due to be published this year.