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India: Military Aircraft

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 6 March 2026UIN 116381

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had discussions with representatives from India on the development of the engine for their new Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Ministry of Defence continues to engage at all levels to support and advance the UK’s bid for the Engine Development Programme for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. Deepening the UK-India relationship on defence capability is a Prime Minister priority, as outlined by the recently published Defence Industrial Roadmap.

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