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Assess potential new Global Combat Air Programme partners cautiously, prioritising 2035 in-service date

Conclusion
An open-minded but cautious approach should be taken to including new international partners within GCAP. The potential benefits will need to be weighed carefully against the risks, with any proposed partnering opportunity carefully assessed on its own merits. Any additional partnering arrangements that could jeopardise the 2035 in-service date should not be contemplated. (Recommendation, Paragraph 21)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 21 March 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Defence
Timeline
Recommendation age 1.7 yrs
Report published 14 Jan 2025