Written question asked by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Monday, 14 July 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 July 2025. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Thursday, 24 July 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Air Force: Weapons

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government, with regard to recommendation 48 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, whether they have initiated the review of storage and other regulations of highly expensive weapons used by the Royal Air Force; and if not, when they will do so.

Answer: The Royal Air Force is in the process of establishing a review in line with Recommendation 48 of the Strategic Defence Review. This work will form part of the Chief of the Air Staff's wider Optimise Directive, which coheres initiatives aimed at delivering benefits across the Royal Air Force and ensuring the best use of resources. Examining investment options for the explosives' storage estate and availability of weapons through the Defence Investment Plan will form a key aspect of the review, which will be completed by June 2026.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL9399
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Air Force: Weapons
Saturday, 18 October 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Air force Regulation Weapons Strategic Defence Review
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk