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Typhoon Aircraft

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 15 July 2026UIN 16664

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 6 July 2026 to question 14531 on Typhoon Aircraft, what the breakdown is of the £4.3bn excluding the £1.1bn allocated for upgrading the Typhoon fleet.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The £4.3 billion funds UK Typhoon routine maintenance and previously agreed radar upgrades. This will assure the platform’s capability for the rest of the parliament and the foundation for the extensive upgrade work to come.

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