20 Mar 2025·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHow many hours of firing time have been lost at Warminster ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.
ReplyThe requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.
20 Mar 2025·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHow many hours of firing time have been lost at Imber Range One due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.
ReplyThe requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.
20 Mar 2025·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHow many hours of firing time have been lost at Hythe Range due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.
ReplyThe requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.
20 Mar 2025·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhat the estimated initial cost to the public purse is of a single ncrewed Air Vehicle Loyal Wingman platform.
ReplyThere are several military capabilities which are often publicly referred to as 'Loyal Wingmen', however the UK does not currently have a programme or platform defined as this. There are several projects, mostly at the concepts stage, that are developing Autonomous Collaborative Platforms to deliver a range of additive warfighting capabilities, including in the Air domain. The projects differ markedly in range and scale; which will therefore impact the future costs per platform, which are not yet known.
20 Mar 2025·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedPursuant to the Answer of 13 March to Question 36712 on Ministry of Defence: Public Appointments, whether his Department had (a) agreed and (b) finalised the remuneration package for the new National Armaments Director (i) before or (ii) on 13 March 2025.
ReplyThe remuneration package for the new National Armaments Director was agreed and finalised before 13 March 2025. The recruitment advert (which includes salary details) was published on 18 March 2025 in accordance with the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles to ensure open and fair competition.
20 Mar 2025·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWith reference to the National Armaments Director Candidate brief, published by his Department, what the restrictions on political activities are.
ReplyThe Secretary of State will meet with the National Armaments Director as often as necessary to deliver the required Defence outputs. The parameters and performance targets will be agreed in line with the salary approval from the Chief Secretary to the Treasury. The successful candidate for the National Armaments Director role, like any Civil Service appointment, will be subject to the Civil Service Code, including its standards on political impartiality. They will be required to declare any outside interests as part of the recruitment process in accordance with the policy on declaration and management of outside interests.
20 Mar 2025·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhat the (a) parameters and (b) performance targets are that will inform whether the new National Armaments Director will be entitled to receive a bonus.
ReplyThe Secretary of State will meet with the National Armaments Director as often as necessary to deliver the required Defence outputs. The parameters and performance targets will be agreed in line with the salary approval from the Chief Secretary to the Treasury. The successful candidate for the National Armaments Director role, like any Civil Service appointment, will be subject to the Civil Service Code, including its standards on political impartiality. They will be required to declare any outside interests as part of the recruitment process in accordance with the policy on declaration and management of outside interests.
20 Mar 2025·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHow frequently does he plan to meet with the new National Armaments Director.
ReplyThe Secretary of State will meet with the National Armaments Director as often as necessary to deliver the required Defence outputs. The parameters and performance targets will be agreed in line with the salary approval from the Chief Secretary to the Treasury. The successful candidate for the National Armaments Director role, like any Civil Service appointment, will be subject to the Civil Service Code, including its standards on political impartiality. They will be required to declare any outside interests as part of the recruitment process in accordance with the policy on declaration and management of outside interests.
19 Mar 2025·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHow many hours of firing time have been lost at Kingsbury ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.
ReplyThe requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.
19 Mar 2025·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHow many hours of firing time have been lost at Holcombe Moor due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.
ReplyThe requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.
19 Mar 2025·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHow many hours of firing time have been lost at Feldom Ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.
ReplyThe requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.
19 Mar 2025·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHow many hours of firing time have been lost at Barton Road due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.
ReplyThe requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.
19 Mar 2025·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHow many hours of firing time have been lost at Ash Ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.
ReplyThe requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.
19 Mar 2025·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHow many hours of firing time have been lost at Sennybridge Training Area due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.
ReplyThe requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.
19 Mar 2025·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHow many hours of firing time have been lost at Leek and Upper Hulme Training area due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.
ReplyThe requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.
19 Mar 2025·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHow many hours of firing time have been lost at Battle Hill Ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.
ReplyThe requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.
19 Mar 2025·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHow many hours of firing time have been lost at Catterick Training Area due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.
ReplyThe requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.
19 Mar 2025·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Whittington ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.
ReplyThe requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.
19 Mar 2025·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHow many hours of firing time have been lost at Wathgill Ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.
ReplyThe requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.
19 Mar 2025·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHow many hours of firing time have been lost at Barrossa Ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024..
ReplyThe requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.