Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has made a recent assessment of potential options for maintaining an air-to-air refuelling capability beyond 2035.
As part of the RAF's continuous strategic capability evaluation, and the ten year Equipment Plan processes, we are constantly reviewing Defence's requirements. Defence is considering the future requirements for air-to-air refuelling capability beyond 2035, and decisions will be taken as part of future Integrated Reviews and Equipment Plans.