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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Monday, 13 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 July 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Guided Weapons

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 62, what is the Planning Assumption for Service Entry for the Precision Strike Missile.

Answer

As part of the Defence Investment Plan the decision has been made to join the Precision Strike Missile Development Memorandum of Understanding and invest in an initial stockpile. The Land Deep Fires programme team is now engaging with both the US and Australia to negotiate this investment decision, including the date for a Planning Assumption for Service Entry and a Minimum Deployable Capability to be delivered.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18236
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Guided weapons
Link
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