Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 10 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2025. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Saturday, 18 October 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
UK Defence Innovation
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 43 of the National Security Strategy 2025, published in June 2025, CP 1338, what progress he has made on establishing UK Defence Innovation.
- Answer
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UK Defence Innovation launched on 1 July 2025 and expects to be fully operational by July 2026. Work continues at pace on implementing, transitioning, and operationalising the full system. The Strategic Defence Review set out clear priorities for defence, with a strong emphasis on the need for rapid delivery of innovation. The launch of UK Defence Innovation will help to deliver a modern, resilient, and technologically advanced force by accelerating innovation, supporting strategic autonomy, and driving collaboration across defence, industry, and academia.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 79245
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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National Security Strategy 2025: Security for the British people in a dangerous world
Tuesday, 24 June 2025
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House of Commons
House of Lords
- Subjects
- UK Defence Innovation
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