Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 70356

Typhoon Aircraft

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

Graham Stuart

ConservativeBeverley and Holderness

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the Typhoon Force in providing security until the Tempest programme becomes operational.

Answer

Luke Pollard
The Typhoon is a world-class combat aircraft and will continue to serve as the backbone of the UK's Combat Air Force until at least the 2040s. To ensure it remains at the cutting edge of capability, the UK is planning significant investment in the Typhoon...

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