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Australia: Radar

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 6 March 2026UIN 116383

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made in exploring the potential of using Australian Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar technologies for the UK.

Answered by Luke Pollard

As part of the Ministry of Defence’s capability delivery process the UK is exploring possibilities, including better understanding of Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) with our allied partners. A series of targeted risk-reduction activities has been agreed with the Australian Government. Any future decisions will be made in accordance with Departmental processes.

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