Defence Equipment: Procurement
(asked on 27th February 2025) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with the Royal Air Force on the procurement of the Aermacchi M-345 fast jet trainer.
This question was answered on 5th March 2025
The Royal Air Force continuously researches and assesses options for the sustainment, enhancement and development of hardware and systems to maintain competitive advantage within the flying training system. The Aermacchi M-345 fast jet trainer is one of several market options available and no formal market engagement has been conducted.
I refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave on 3 December 2024 to Question 15292 and 13 January 2025 Question 22654.