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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, when will the Land Ceptor missile systems reach minimum deployable capability.

Answer

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 Capability Uplift Package one.

This is currently working towards reaching Initial Operating Capability, which is scheduled for Q4 2026.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
94966
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Procurement Sky sabre
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk