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A400m Aircraft: Procurement

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 April 2025UIN 43232

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the merits of the former Secretary of State's plans to purchase more Airbus A400M aircraft.

Answered by Maria Eagle

All capability requirements, including those for tactical airlift, are being considered as part of the Strategic Defence Review process.

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