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Typhoon Aircraft: Repairs and Maintenance

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 20 October 2025UIN 79721

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on the Phase 4 Enhancement to the Typhoon aircraft.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The four-Nation Phase 4 Enhancement (P4E) upgrade programme is in the System Definition de-risking phase of activity, following the signature of the System Definition Contract in 2024.

Over the coming months, the four nations will agree on the final P4E capability package, which will then move into the Design, Development and Demonstration phase.

Additionally, Nations have agreed to begin early design work on long lead activities, ensuring that critical path activities for P4E capability are protected.

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