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Hawk Aircraft: Procurement

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 18 February 2026UIN 112389

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether there has been a delay to the announcement of the replacement for the Hawk jet trainer.

Answered by Luke Pollard

A plan to replace these aircraft will be detailed in the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan. All elements of this work, including the aircraft replacement, are progressing together. All decisions on future procurements will be made as part of the Defence Investment Plan.

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