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Written question asked by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 2 February 2024. It was answered by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 February 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Defence Equipment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 37 of the National Audit Office's report entitled The Equipment Plan 2023-2033, HC 315, published on 4 December 2023, what steps he is taking to improve the red rating from the Infrastructure and Projects Authority of MODNet Evolve.

Answer

Since the last Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) review, the MODNET Evolve programme has appointed a new Senior Responsible Owner and Programme Director. The governance regime has been strengthened and is more robust, and the performance of the programme continues to improve. In accordance with the IPA’s recommendation, the programme has been brigaded into two technically independent capability streams, covering the Official and Secret security tiers.

The primary MODNET Official contract was signed in December and there is a clear, credible plan to migrate to the new supplier, and realise a 60% reduction in running costs.

The future Secret requirement is in the process of being revalidated to ensure the project meets Defence needs and has the flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing threats, technology, and evolving user need.

An IPA review is planned for April, where it is expected that the programme’s rating will improve.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12266
Session
2023-24
Related items
Subjects
Procurement Ministry of Defence
Link
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