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Typhoon Aircraft

Commons · Question 70356 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Graham Stuart

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

Answered by Luke Pollard, 8 Sep 2025

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...