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Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 17 July 2026UIN 17504

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, page 28 on Integrated Air and Missile Defence, in what way will CCAs to play a key role in IAMD into the 2030s.

Answered by Luke Pollard

Collaborative Combat Aircraft are expected to also play a key role in Integrated Air and Missile Defence as they augment combat air platforms, initially in the Air-to-Air role to help facilitate control of the air. Potential further capability uses continue to be explored to ensure the MOD can capitalise any emerging technologies.

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