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Military Aircraft: In-flight Refuelling

Asked by Damien EganLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 17 November 2025UIN 87922

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan will specify future air-to-air refuelling requirements.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The future requirement for all military capabilities is being considered as part of the Defence Investment Plan, which is due to be published this year.

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