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A400M Aircraft

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 17 October 2025UIN 79430

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 47 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on augmenting the existing fleet of A400M with (a) more A400M, (b) civilian charter and (c) sponsored service op

Answered by Luke Pollard

A range of options to meet future air mobility requirements are being considered as part of the Defence Investment Plan which will be published in due course.

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