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Military Aircraft: Procurement

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 20 April 2026UIN 125510

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in procuring a replacement for the Viking T1 glider.

Answered by Luke Pollard

We are reviewing a Life Extension Plan for the Viking T1 glider. As such, there is currently no requirement to replace the glider.

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