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Global Combat Air Programme

Commons · Question 97751 · Tabled 8 Dec 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 11 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Gregory Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when regulatory approvals will be given to BAE Systems, Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement to allow a joint venture for the Global Combat Air Programme to begin work.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 11 Dec 2025

All necessary regulatory approvals were in place ahead of the Edgewing incorporation in June.