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Global Combat Air Programme

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 17 June 2026UIN 1915

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the current IOC date for the new, sixth generation Tempest (GCAP) aircraft in RAF service.

Answered by Luke Pollard

An Initial Operating Capability (IOC) date for the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) will be developed in close coordination with our international partners.

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