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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: Standards

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 71 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, when he plans to begin the targeted sprint on autonomous systems.

Answer

The targeted sprint on autonomous systems has already begun, with the initial sprint stage due to conclude in November 2025.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
83149
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 Standards
Link
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