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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Military Intelligence

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 62, what phase will Project ASGARD be at at the completion of the scope of the £370m allocated.

Answer

Through the Defence Investment Plan, £370 million has been allocated to support the Army’s ASGARD initiative. ASGARD is not a conventional acquisition project with individual lifecycle phases. Instead, it provides an enduring environment in which the Army can test, integrate and exploit capabilities as they mature.

As a result, at the completion of the scope associated with the £370 million allocation, ASGARD will not transition to a distinct programme phase. Instead, it will continue to operate as a persistent capability, enabling the development, integration, evaluation and exploitation of digital technologies by the Forward Land Forces in Estonia, and across the British Army.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19167
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Military intelligence
Link
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