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Military Aircraft: In-flight Refuelling

Asked by David ReedConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 21 November 2025UIN 90643

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what future air-to-air refuelling requirements will be considered as part of the Defence Investment Plan.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Defence Investment Plan will consider the UK's future air-to-air refuelling requirements to ensure we meet our commitments to NATO and the nation. The outcome will be included in the Defence Investment Plan, which is due to be published this year.

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