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Typhoon Aircraft

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 9 June 2025UIN 56928

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to section 7.4.6 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, published on 2 June 2025, which aircraft will replace the Typhoon.

Answered by Maria Eagle

The Government is committed to upgrading Typhoons and driving exports of Typhoons abroad. The Strategic Defence Review does not recommend reductions in fast jets for the RAF, but it confirms the Government's commitment to GCAP, to upgrade Typhoons and no reductions in the number of F35sBs and F35As.

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