Written questions by Obese-Jecty.

By what date the interim stand-off capability will be available via the procurement of the Small Diameter Bomb II.

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 on strengthening the interoperability of UK and Italy’s carrier strike groups.

Awaiting answer.

What proportion of the Barrow Transformation Fund will be provided by his Department.

Awaiting answer.

What progress he has made in establishing a third F-35 squadron by 2033.

All spending decisions on capabilities are taken as part of the Defence Investment Plan.

What assessment he has made of the potential merits of the Regentcraft Squire sea glider drone as part of the Royal Navy’s capabilities in the High North.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to the press release entitled Next-generation remote controlled artillery systems to transform British Army, published on 13 May 2026, how many tranches of RCH155 delivery will be split over; and on what dates each tranche is scheduled for delivery.

RCH 155 will be delivered individually rather than in tranches. Deliveries are expected to take place between 2028 and 2032.

With reference to the answer of 20 April 2026 to question 125359 on Teledyne Marine: Navy, by when he plans to deliver APEX floats to the Royal Navy.

Awaiting answer.

Pursuant to the answer of 21 April 2026 to question 126820 on Ajax Vehicles: Health and Safety, following statement HCWS1545, published on 28 April 2026, when is the Independent Expert Panel Review final report scheduled to be published.

I can confirm the Independent Expert Panel Review has now concluded and the report is being reviewed. As I have done since Exercise Titan Storm I will continue to update the House on progress with Ajax.

What progress he has made on developing the hypersonic and counter-hypersonic capabilities stream of AUKUS Pillar 2.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to the fourth report of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (CP1338), published on 24 June 2025, how the new UK agreement with Poland improve NATO’s eastern flank.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment has he made of the potential merits of procuring the Anduril Bolt M Autonomous Air Vehicle.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment has he made of the potential merits of ordering the NightFighter mini drone jammer for C-UAS capability.

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 has he made in delivering a new bilateral treaty with Germany.

Awaiting answer.

What is the UK contribution to the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to the letter from the MOD Permanent Secretary to the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee on 30 April 2026, for what reason was the Afloat Spares Pack on Operation HIGHMAST sized to support only 12 aircraft rather than to support the 24 deployed.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment has he made of the interoperability of the Type 26 with other ships in the Global Combat Ship Programme.

Awaiting answer.

Pursuant to the answer of 21 April 2026 to question 126811 on Armed Forces: Offences against Children, under what circumstances is service detention used.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment he has made of the potential risk of Russian Yasen class submarines transiting the Greenland-Iceland-UK gap.

Awaiting answer.

What the scope is of the recent alignment between the Oils and Pipelines Agency and the National Armaments Director Group.

The Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA) remains a statutory public corporation established by the Oil and Pipelines Act 1985 and wholly owned by the Secretary of State for Defence. However, the recent alignment of the OPA with the National Armaments Director Group, will enable better coherence of energy governance and delivery within Defence. Specifically, aligning the OPA’s energy expertise with NAD Group will enable OPA to better inform, align with, and deliver Defence requirements through supporting the delivery, maintenance, and operation of key Defence energy capabilities. Resultingly, the NAD Group can ensure energy infrastructure is managed as a core, governed capability that underpins readiness, resilience, and operational energy across Defence.

How many development contracts have been awarded following the deadline for proposals under Project Nightfall.

Awaiting answer.