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Global Combat Air Programme

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 27 April 2026UIN 128752

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether (a) he or (b) any ministers in his department have held discussions with any nations excluding Italy and Japan on 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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