Global Combat Air Programme
2026-06-25 · Ministry of Defence · 13512 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has a target date for the first flight trial of the Global Combat Air Programme demonstrator.
Answer
The Combat Air flying demonstrator is expected to begin testing key capabilities by mid-2028. The timing of the first flight will be confirmed closer to the milestone to ensure maximum value is delivered in support of GCAP development.