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Written question asked by John Healey (Labour) on Monday, 29 November 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 December 2021. It was answered by Jeremy Quin (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 December 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Army: Reorganisation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his oral contribution of 25 November 2021, Official Report, column 492, if he will make a statement on progress made on Morpheus.

Answer

MORPHEUS will deliver a major part of the next generation of Communication and Information Systems for forces operating in the Land Tactical Environment, inclusive of The Royal Marines and elements of the Royal Air Force.

The MORPHEUS Evolve to Open (EvO) Transition Partner contract, placed with General Dynamics Mission Systems UK (GDMS (UK)) in 2017, aims to deliver the foundation of the agreed MOD digital communications strategy. The initial programme was due to complete before April 2021 but this has not been achieved. A temporary (no cost to MOD) contract extension has been agreed with GDMS (UK) while full consideration is given to the best route to achieve Defence’s objectives to deliver capabilities appropriate for an increasingly digital Land environment.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
83239
Session
2021-22
Related items
Army Restructuring: Future Soldier
Thursday, 25 November 2021
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Subjects
Army Defence equipment Innovation Procurement Technology Reorganisation
Link
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