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Poland: Global Combat Air Programme

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 31 March 2026UIN 123070

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with his Polish counterpart on joining the Global Combat Air Programme.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Secretary of State has regular discussions with his international counterparts on a range of issues.

We have always maintained that we remain open to others joining GCAP, however, the UK and GCAP partners, Italy and Japan, are focused on delivering this vital military capability at pace.

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