Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 April 2026. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Friday, 17 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Defence: Artificial Intelligence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 19 of the Defence Diplomacy Strategy - Public Summary, how he will harness the power of data and AI to deliver and track defence diplomacy.

Answer

Through the Defence Diplomacy Strategy, the Ministry of Defence will enhance how its data, digital, and AI platforms support Defence to plan and deliver defence diplomacy activity. Defence is already utilising these platforms through its Strategic Effects Cycle to support the prioritisation of defence diplomacy activity.

The Ministry of Defence will use data and AI to support implementation of the Defence Diplomacy Strategy and improve how we deliver and track defence diplomacy. This will include using our existing data and digital platforms to support the long-term planning of targeted and impactful High-Level International Engagement; using the new digital Pan Defence Skills Framework to track the training and skills of our personnel to support career progression and how international postings are assigned; and using data and AI to draw insights on how our defence diplomacy activity is contributing to strengthening our international relationships.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 124300
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Deposited Paper DEP2026-0227
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Deposited papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects: Defence Diplomatic relations Artificial intelligence
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Defence: Artificial Intelligence

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