23 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhether he has had discussions with his counterparts from (a) Italy and (b) Japan on the prospect of further nations joining the Global Combat Air Programme.
ReplyThe Secretary of State has regular discussions with his international counterparts on a range of issues. We have always maintained that we remain open to others joining GCAP.
23 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhat is the total value that his Department plans to spend on munitions in each remaining financial year of the current Parliament.
ReplyThe Defence Investment Plan outlined spending this parliament totalling £11.1 billion on weapons and munitions the breakdown of which by financial year (FY) is as follows: FY2026/27FY2027/28FY2028/29FY2029/30£2.22 billion£2.62 billion£3.15 billion£3.11 bi...
22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Pending
AskedPursuant to the Answer of 13 April to Question 122757 on Ministry of Defence: Finance, whether the (a) Government document and (b) plan referred to will be separate documents.
22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Pending
AskedWith reference to his Department's press release entitled Europe's largest drone testing centre opens in Swindon to boost defence innovation, published on 12 June 2026, when the Uncrewed Systems Centre will be fu
22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Pending
AskedHow much of the £7 billion to be spent on military accommodation in this Parliament has been spent as of 18 June 2026.
22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Pending
AskedWhether he has authorised a change to the spending envelope assigned to the Defence Housing Strategy.
22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWith reference to his Department's press release entitled Defence Housing Strategy: A £9bn ‘generational renewal' for forces family housing and 100,000 new homes on MOD land to drive growth, published on 2 Novemb
ReplyWe inherited military family housing in an appalling state. We have made improving defence housing a priority for the Government and satisfaction with our housing is up in the latest Continuous Attitude Survey. The Defence Housing Strategy was published o...
22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhether he has had discussions regarding the implementation of efficiency savings in his Department in the (a) current and (b) next financial year.
ReplyI refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave on 28 April 2026 to Questions 128750 and 128871 https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-04-21/128750https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-04-...
22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHow much his Department's budget will increase in each remaining financial year of the current Parliament, as a percentage of GDP.
ReplySpending will be set out in the Defence Investment Plan.
22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWith reference to his Department's press release entitled Defence Housing Strategy: A £9bn ‘generational renewal' for forces family housing and 100,000 new homes on MOD land to drive growth, published on 2 Novemb
ReplyWe inherited military family housing in an appalling state. We have made improving defence housing a priority for the Government and satisfaction with our housing is up in the latest Continuous Attitude Survey. The Defence Housing Strategy was published o...
22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWith reference to his Department's press release entitled New taskforce to put AI on the UK's frontline, published on 10 June 2026, how many of the personnel assigned to the Taskforce RAID will be (a) civilian an
ReplyThe UK faces a defining moment. Our adversaries are rapidly deploying AI to enhance capability and gain strategic advantage. The UK must be ready for the modern battlespace. The Rapid AI Delivery Taskforce (TF RAID) was formally launched on 10 June and sh...
22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWith reference to his Department's press release entitled New taskforce to put AI on the UK's frontline, published on 10 June 2026, when will Taskforce RAID reach full operating capability.
ReplyThe UK faces a defining moment. Our adversaries are rapidly deploying AI to enhance capability and gain strategic advantage. The UK must be ready for the modern battlespace. The Rapid AI Delivery Taskforce (TF RAID) was formally launched on 10 June and sh...
22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWith reference to his Department's press release entitled New taskforce to put AI on the UK's frontline, published on 10 June 2026, how many personnel will form Taskforce RAID.
ReplyThe UK faces a defining moment. Our adversaries are rapidly deploying AI to enhance capability and gain strategic advantage. The UK must be ready for the modern battlespace. The Rapid AI Delivery Taskforce (TF RAID) was formally launched on 10 June and sh...
22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWith reference to his Department's press release entitled Boost for Britain’s air defence stockpiles in the Middle East with hundreds more UK-made missiles, published on 1 June 2026, when the full delivery of Lig
ReplyThe Lightweight Multi-Role Missiles (LMM) ordered this year to replenish the UK stockpile will be delivered, and available for use if required, by March 2027.
22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWith reference to his Department's press release entitled New taskforce to put AI on the UK's frontline, published on 10 June 2026, how many additional personnel will be hired as a result of creating Taskforce RA
ReplyThe UK faces a defining moment. Our adversaries are rapidly deploying AI to enhance capability and gain strategic advantage. The UK must be ready for the modern battlespace. The Rapid AI Delivery Taskforce (TF RAID) was formally launched on 10 June and sh...
22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWith reference to his Department's press release entitled New taskforce to put AI on the UK's frontline, published on 10 June 2026, whether Taskforce RAID will work with any companies that supply military equipme
ReplyThe UK faces a defining moment. Our adversaries are rapidly deploying AI to enhance capability and gain strategic advantage. The UK must be ready for the modern battlespace. The Rapid AI Delivery Taskforce (TF RAID) was formally launched on 10 June and sh...
22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWith reference to his Department's press release entitled New taskforce to put AI on the UK's frontline, published on 10 June 2026, who will lead Taskforce RAID.
ReplyThe UK faces a defining moment. Our adversaries are rapidly deploying AI to enhance capability and gain strategic advantage. The UK must be ready for the modern battlespace. The Rapid AI Delivery Taskforce (TF RAID) was formally launched on 10 June and sh...
22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWith reference to his Department's press release entitled New taskforce to put AI on the UK's frontline, published on 10 June 2026, whether the uncrewed systems used by Taskforce RAID will be (a) kinetic or (b) r
ReplyThe UK faces a defining moment. Our adversaries are rapidly deploying AI to enhance capability and gain strategic advantage. The UK must be ready for the modern battlespace. The Rapid AI Delivery Taskforce (TF RAID) was formally launched on 10 June and sh...
22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWith reference to the Written Statement published by his Department on The Armoured Cavalry Programme on 28 April 2026, HCWS1545, whether he has appointed the lead reviewer for the further independent review.
ReplyAn announcement on this matter is being prepared and will be made shortly via Written Ministerial Statement.
22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWith reference to the Written Statement published by his Department on The Armoured Cavalry Programme on 28 April 2026, HCWS1545, when the Independent Expert Panel Review will complete its report.
ReplyA further announcement on Ajax is being prepared that will address these points.