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Global Combat Air Programme

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 2 March 2026UIN 113581

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has authorised changes to the in-service date of the Tempest Jet as part of the Global Combat Air Programme.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Secretary of State has authorised no changes to the in-service date for the Global Combat Air Programme.

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