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UK Military Flying Training System

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 5 December 2024UIN 16459

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the cost has been of delivering the Military Flying Training System since its inception; and whether the programme is on track to meet its operational target.

Answered by Maria Eagle

The cost of delivering the UKMFTS since its inception has been £2.2 billion, with the programme continuing to deliver trained UK military pilots to meet the requirements of the Front Line Operational Conversion Unit. Incremental growth is planned in line with the Front Line Command requirements out to the contract end date in 2033.

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