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Future Combat Air System

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 20 October 2025UIN 79701

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he expects the (a) concept and (b) assessment phase of the Future Combat Air System programme to commence.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Concept and Assessment phase began in 2021 and it is on course to be completed in 2027.

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