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Typhoon Aircraft

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 29 June 2026UIN 11016

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of RAF Typhoon aircraft are available for operational tasking.

Answered by Luke Pollard

There are currently 95 aircraft in the Typhoon Forward Fleet. The Forward Fleet comprises serviceable and short-term unserviceable aircraft. Typically, the short-term unserviceable fleet aircraft are undergoing minor works, forward maintenance or other unforeseen rectification or technical inspection that can arise on a day-to-day basis. The number of aircraft varies day-to-day, according to normal flight management activities.

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