Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (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.
Armed Forces
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Recommendation 4 of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, whether he has received the 2026 annual statement on force design that identifies what has changed.
- Answer
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The development of the Integrated Force Design 2035 (IFD35) is underway following the publication of the Defence Investment Plan (DIP). IFD35 will be a classified document shared with the Defence Secretary of State and the internal Defence and Cross Government Senior leadership.
An annual statement of reporting will follow a year after the first IFD35 is completed. This is anticipated to complete in Autumn 2026.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 22875
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Armed forces
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