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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 16 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 March 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ukraine: Defence

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on how lessons from Ukraine’s wartime innovation are informing UK defence policy.

Answer

The UK is learning extensively from Ukraine, particularly the need for a much faster 'learn and adapt' cycle and the ability to analyse real time data to drive rapid changes in capability and tactics though rapid innovation. This continues to inform UK Defence Policy alongside the Strategic Defence Review and the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan. As such, we are strengthening collaboration between operators, scientists and industry to accelerate our innovation activity to satisfy Defence requirements.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
120822
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Defence Armed conflict Innovation Ukraine Technology
Link
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