Written questions by Obese-Jecty.

With reference to the discussions between the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry and the Norwegian State Secretary on 20 May 2026, whether he discussed build slots for the Type 26 Frigate.

Awaiting answer.

Pursuant to the answer of 21 April 2026 to question 126805 on F-35 Aircraft: Cruise Missiles, what capabilities are included within the scope of the spiral capability upgrades.

Awaiting answer.

What smart precision guided munitions are currently in use by the Royal Navy in the main armament on the Type 45 destroyer.

Awaiting answer.

What progress he has made on developing the artificial intelligence stream of AUKUS Pillar 2.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to the press release entitled Next-generation remote controlled artillery systems to transform British Army, published on 13 May 2026, when (a) 1st Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, (b) 4th Regiment Royal Artillery and (c) 19 Regiment Royal Artillery will each receive their first RCH155.

Awaiting answer.

What progress he has made in securing funding for the Global Combat Air Programme beyond the existing deal with Edgewing.

Awaiting answer.

Pursuant to the answer of 16 April 2026, to question 124247 on Defence: Expenditure, what discussions he has had with NATO counterparts on the date for publication of the UK's defence spending figures for 2026-27.

Awaiting answer.

If he will set out the full scope of the Naval Support Integrated Global Network programme.

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What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the establishment of new SSN-AUKUS facilities in Australia on levels of workforce retention at conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines (SSN) facilities in (a) Barrow-in-Furness and (b) Plymouth.

Awaiting answer.

By what date does he plan to direct award the contract for the integration of the Sting Ray Mod 1 torpedo onto the RAF’s fleet of P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to the fourth report of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (CP1338), published on 24 June 2025, what progress he has made in enabling closer cooperation with the EU on space security.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to his foreword in his Department's publication entitled The Strategic Defence Review 2025: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, updated on 8 July 2025, when he expects the next submarine to be produced; and whether this will be in line with the schedule of continuous submarine production producing a submarine every 18 months.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to the AUKUS Pillar 1 plan announced in 2023, what assessment he has made of the ability of the Royal Navy to facilitate an ongoing rotational presence of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines (SSN) in waters around Australia.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to his foreword in the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress he has made in delivering autonomous fighters as part of a next-generation RAF.

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With reference to the fourth report of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy entitled National Security Strategy 2025: Security for the British People in a Dangerous World, published on 24 June 2025, what progress he has made in establishing greater robustness and consistency in how the UK approaches the impact of China as a global actor.

Awaiting answer.

What progress has he made with Lockheed Martin in facilitating the delivery of the two F-35Bs stranded at Lajes International Airport on Terceira Island in the Azores since March 2026.

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What assessment he has made of the potential merits of adopting the 6mm Advanced Rifle Cartridge (6×38mm) for use in a) individual and b) specialist weapons within the UK armed forces.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to the press release entitled Next-generation remote controlled artillery systems to transform British Army, published on 13 May 2026, when did discussions regarding the procurement of RCH155 start.

Awaiting answer.

What capabilities Middle East partner nations have procured through Task Force Sabre.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to the Answer of 21 April 2026 to Question 126806 on F-35 Aircraft: Cruise Missiles, what assessment he has made of the extent of corrosion across the F-35 force caused by maritime exposure.

Awaiting answer.