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 Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Monday, 7 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
NATO
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 41 of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, whether he will confirm that the first division comprises a fully deployable headquarters, three manoeuvre brigades with armoured and mechanised capabilities, support brigade, and associated enablers.
- Answer
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The Army continues to modernise the divisional and Corps headquarters it provides to NATO, in line with the Strategic Defence Review. This includes improving deployability, readiness and lethality, strengthening enabling capabilities, and integrating new equipment and uncrewed systems. The first division comprises a fully deployable divisional headquarters, three manoeuvre brigades with armoured and mechanised capabilities, a support brigade and associated enablers.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 22958
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Army Deployment NATO
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- 2026-09-25 11:35:39 +0100
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