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Hawk Aircraft: Procurement

Asked by Dave DooganScottish National PartyMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 17 February 2026UIN 111809

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what procurement priority has been awarded to the replacement of the Royal Air Forces Hawk T1 and T2 aircraft.

Answered by Luke Pollard

Flying training will continue to be a sovereign priority. All future platform procurements will be made as part of the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan.

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