Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when Typhoon Tranche 1 aircraft will leave operational service; and what plans he has for them on retirement.
On current planning the majority of the Typhoon Tranche 1 aircraft will go out of service on 31 March 2025, whilst four will be retained until 2027. As the Tranche 1 fleet draws down, aircraft will undergo a Reduce To Produce programme to strip them of useable parts after which they will be sent for disposal action.