questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Over £4 billion invested in next-generation fighter jet with new international contract, published on 3 July 2026, what is the (a) start date and (b) end date of the contract.
answerText: The tri-lateral contract was awarded on 3 July 2026 is for £4.6 billion, and the duration of the contract is from 1 July 2026 until 31 December 2027.
heading: Global Combat Air Programme: Contracts