Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the feasibility of procuring AERALIS as (a) the UK’s new fast-jet trainer, (b) as a light combat aircraft and (c) as an acrobatic display jet.

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. There are several market options available that may be considered.