Written questions by MacCleary.

For what duration will a Type 31 Frigate be unavailable for operations while the Mk41 VLS retrofit is performed.

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What is his planned in-service date for a replacement for the Crowsnest Airborne Early Warning system.

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With reference to the 2026 Defence Investment Plan, paragraph 68, what are his plans for future purchases of newer Chinooks.

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How much has been spent on the Ajax Armoured Fighting Vehicles to date.

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What steps he is taking to address the workforce capability, capacity and resource constraints identified in the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority annual report.

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With reference to the Defence Investment Plan, whether the £1.1 billion allotted for the Ajax Armoured Fighting Vehicles includes additional funding beyond the original £6.3 billion contract.

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With reference to the 2026 Defence Investment Plan, boxout, Defence as an Engine for Growth, when does he plan to publish a clear definition of a British company.

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What is his assessment of the potential impact of retro-fitting Mk41 VLS to Type 31 on the effectiveness of the Royal Navy’s active frigate fleet in the late 2020s.

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How many airframes will be procured under the Jet Training System.

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What is the breakdown and purpose of the £1.6 billion expenditure on Merlin helicopters from FY26/27 to FY29/30.

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With reference to the 2026 Defence Investment Plan, paragraph 68, what assessment he has made of changes to the vertical lift capability and capacity available to UK Armed Forces.

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What is the out of service date for the Crowsnest Airborne Early Warning system.

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What assessment he has made of his Department's capability to improve skills and resources in the civilian MOD while delivering a 10% reduction in civil service workforce costs by 2030.

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With reference to the Defence Investment Plan, whether the £1.7 billion allotted for Chinook Helicopters includes funding the planned future purchases of newer Chinooks or for maintaining the current fleet.

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With reference to the Defence Investment Plan, how many F-35A and F-35B jets does his department intend to buy in the next order.

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If he will provide an update on the plan to implement a new offsets regime to support UK defence companies.

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How many Boxer vehicles are scheduled to be delivered to the Army in (a) 2026, (b) 2027, (c) 2028, (d) 2029, (e) 2030, (f) 2031 and (g) 2032.

100 of the 623 contracted Boxer vehicles have been delivered. The remaining profile will be continuously delivered over the next seven years; however, it is not possible to release the detail requested as it is commercially sensitive.

How many Jackal vehicles are in service in (a) the British Army (b) the Royal Air Force Regiment (c) the Royal Marines.

There are 639 Jackal vehicles in service in the British Army and 61 Jackal vehicles in service in the Royal Marines. I am unable to disclose the number of Jackal vehicles in service with the Royal Air Force Regiment as due to operational security, we do n...

What steps his Department is taking to assist the Diocese of Salisbury and the Churches Conservation Trust in the preservation of St Giles Church Imber.

The Churches Conservation Trust is responsible for the preservation of St Giles Church in Imber. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) supports the Trust by cutting the grass, sweeping the road and providing rubbish collection facilities during the open days.

What steps his Department is taking to maintain the historic buildings in Imber village and the wider Salisbury Plain Training Area.

There are no historic listed buildings in Imber village other than St Giles Church, which is not owned or maintained by the Ministry of Defence. Across Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA), there are 14 historic listed buildings, managed by Landmarc Suppo...