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Global Combat Air Programme

Asked by Mr Gregory CampbellDemocratic Unionist PartyMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 11 December 2025UIN 97751

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when regulatory approvals will be given to BAE Systems, Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement to allow a joint venture for the Global Combat Air Programme to begin work.

Answered by Luke Pollard

All necessary regulatory approvals were in place ahead of the Edgewing incorporation in June.

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