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Global Combat Air Programme: Expenditure

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 6 March 2026UIN 116025

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much has been spent on delivering the Global Combat Air Programme as of 25 February 2026.

Answered by Luke Pollard

Since its inception, the UK has invested over £2 billion already in Future Combat Air System/Global Combat Air Programme (FCAS/GCAP). This includes the associated Team Tempest research and development programme.

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