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Written question asked by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Thursday, 18 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 January 2024. It was answered by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Friday, 26 January 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Defence Equipment & Support

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 25 of the Defence Equipment and Support Annual Report and Account 2022-23, what recent progress has been made on the creation of the three control centres.

Answer

The three control centres achieved Initial Operating Capability in December 2023. These include the Defence Availability Centre, Digital Engineering Centre, Battlespace Integration Centre all hosted in an interim physical facility in MOD Abbey Wood. These are now collectively referred to as Capability Centres rather than control centres following client feedback. Further engagement with key stakeholders is ongoing to develop the future operation of the centres.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10398
Session
2023-24
Related items
Subjects
Facilities Defence Equipment & Support
Link
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