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A400M Aircraft: In-flight Refuelling

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 6 May 2025UIN 48475

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of upgrading the A400M fleet to include an air to air refuelling system.

Answered by Maria Eagle

The A400M fleet is equipped with an Air-to-Air refuelling probe. The aircraft is fully cleared to receive fuel while airborne from Voyager aircraft.

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