Type 83 Destroyers: Procurement
Commons · Question 123069 · Tabled 23 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the a) concept and b) assessment phases of the Future Air Dominance System are scheduled to commence.
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 13 Apr 2026
The Future Air Dominance System (FADS) programme is already in its Concept Phase, following approval of its Strategic Outline Case in 2025. The commencement of subsequent phases will be subject to future approvals in line with Defence Investment Plan.