Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 16157

Military Aircraft: Procurement

Tabled: 6 July 2026
Answered: 9 July 2026
Named Day

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

Conservative — Huntingdon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, page 45, how many new training jets will enter service by 2030 within the £360m budget.

Answer

Luke Pollard
The Defence Investment Plan commits £360 million to recapitalise the Jet Training System, including the provision of new aircraft for the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (the Red Arrows). The number of training jets that will enter service by 2030 has not ...
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