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Global Combat Air Programme: Contracts

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 9 July 2026UIN 16159

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Over £4 billion invested in next-generation fighter jet with new international contract, published on 3 July 2026, what is the (a) start date and (b) end

Answered by Luke Pollard

The tri-lateral contract was awarded on 3 July 2026 is for £4.6 billion, and the duration of the contract is from 1 July 2026 until 31 December 2027.

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