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Global Combat Air Programme: Finance

Commons · Question 437 · Tabled 17 Jul 2024 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 25 Jul 2024

Question

Asked by Luke Akehurst

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what funding has been (a) allocated to and (b) spent on the Future Combat Air System Tempest programme.

Answer

Answered by Maria Eagle, 25 Jul 2024

The UK has invested over £2 billion already in Future Combat Air System / Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) and the associated Team Tempest R&D programme, which has positioned us to play a leading role in the GCAP. The Secretary of State this week hosted...