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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 17 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 October 2025. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 27 October 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Defence: Technology

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 70 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, when he expects the Defence Tech Scaler pilot be fully operational.

Answer

Defence Tech Scaler is at Minimum Viable Product phase as of September 2025 while the marketplace and processes are under development.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to expanding and improving Defence Tech Scaler with a view to make it fully operational in 2026.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
83147
Session
2024-26
Related items
Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth
Monday, 8 September 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Defence Technology
Link
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