Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many airframes will be procured under the Jet Training System.

The Defence Investment Plan commits £360 million to the recapitalisation of the Jet Training System, including the provision of new aircraft for the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (the Red Arrows). The programme will deliver a modernised training capability for both UK and international fast-jet training requirements.

The number of training jets that will enter service by 2030 has not yet been determined. Work is underway to define the detailed requirement, delivery approach and procurement strategy for the Future Jet Training System. As set out in the Defence Investment Plan, the Government's commitment at this stage is to deliver a recapitalised training system and new aircraft for the Red Arrows, with further details to be confirmed as the programme mature.