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Global Combat Air Programme

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 September 2025UIN 71995

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what engine is used as the test demonstrator for the Global Combat Air Programme.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) demonstrator is planned to use EJ200 engines from the Eurofighter Typhoon, giving a reliable engine for testing the aircraft’s design. A brand-new engine will power the final production aircraft.

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