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Written question asked by Stuart Anderson (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Defence: Technology

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 14 of his Department's Strategic Defence review, published on 2 June 2025, what progress his Department has made in making the UK a leading tech-enabled defence power before 2035.

Answer

Since publication of the Strategic Defence Review, the Ministry of Defence has continued work to strengthen digital, cyber, data and AI capabilities, accelerate innovation, and implement reforms to improve the delivery of advanced technologies to the Armed Forces.

The Defence Industrial Strategy also supports delivery of the Strategic Defence Review's vision through a new partnership with industry, strengthening innovation, driving growth, and improving the UK's ability to develop and field advanced military capabilities quickly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21457
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Defence Technology
Link
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