Global Combat Air Programme: Finance

(asked on 19th May 2026) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in securing funding for the Global Combat Air Programme beyond the existing deal with Edgewing.


Answered by
Luke Pollard Portrait
Luke Pollard
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
This question was answered on 1st June 2026

The UK remains committed to the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), working closely with our international partners to deliver a next generation combat air capability.

Our focus is on continuing to work closely with Italy and Japan on the next steps towards the full international contract.

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