Typhoon Aircraft
Lords · Question HL1665 · Tabled 6 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Goldie
To ask His Majesty's Government what are the planned out-of-service dates for the current Typhoon fleet; and whether they plan to purchase any Tranche 4 or Tranche 5 Typhoon fighter aircraft.
Answer
Answered by Lord Coaker, 17 Jul 2026
The £5.4 billion Typhoon spend detailed in the Defence Investment Plan comprises the planned spend to maintain and upgrade the UK’s Typhoon aircraft and assure their capabilities into the 2040s. It includes radar, communications, and software upgrades, ne...