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Written question asked by Stuart Anderson (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Friday, 17 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ballistic Missile Defence

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his planned timeline is for replacing obsolete and dated C2 sensors in the UK IAMD.

Answer

Whilst spending continues within existing programmes, the Defence Investment Plan allocates a further £790 million to dedicated homeland Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD).

Command and Control (C2) capabilities are subject to continuous evaluation within the layered UK IAMD system, adapting as threats evolve. This investment focuses on sustaining and enhancing key foundational capabilities by improving our C2 and sensing systems across Defence, ensuring our defences remain effective and resilient against relevant threats.

Further details on specific schedules and capabilities remain classified; however, the MOD is committed to delivering timely and effective solutions to meet current and future operational requirements.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17418
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Ballistic missile defence
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk