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Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 December 2025. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Friday, 5 December 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Sky Sabre: Procurement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK jobs and air defences boost with purchase of new missile launchers, published on 22 August 2025, what is the in service date for the Land Ceptor missile systems.

Answer

The Sky Sabre air defence missile system – which includes Land Ceptor – has been in service with the British Army since 2022.

The press release of 22 August 2025 refers to an additional purchase of Land Ceptor launchers and support vehicles known as Medium Range Air Defence (MRAD) Capability Uplift Package one. Initial Operating Capability for MRAD is scheduled for Q4 2026.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
94965
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Procurement Sky sabre
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk