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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether it is his Department's policy to prohibit defence subcontractors from using technology manufactured by Chinese state owned companies.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether it is his Department's policy to prohibit defence subcontractors from using technology manufactured by Chinese state owned companies.
The Ministry of Defence, operating as a UK Government Department, follows commercial guidance as published by the Cabinet Office, and sets out security controls and requirements on a contract-by-contract basis, as appropriate to the situation and risk involved.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether it is his Department's policy to prohibit defence subcontractors from using technology manufactured by Huawei.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether it is his Department's policy to prohibit defence subcontractors from using technology manufactured by Huawei.
The Ministry of Defence, operating as a UK Government Department, follows commercial guidance as published by the Cabinet Office, and sets out security controls and requirements on a contract-by-contract basis, as appropriate to the situation and risk involved.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he expects the requirements review for the British Army's Dismounted Situational Awareness to be completed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he expects the requirements review for the British Army's Dismounted Situational Awareness to be completed.
The Dismounted Situational Awareness (DSA) capability will be a 21st century communication, navigation and situational awareness system to replace paper maps, compasses, paper notebooks and simple voice radios.
Rowden Technologies (RT) were awarded the Design and Integration Partner contract in July 2021. RT has successfully delivered the System Design Review; however, the project is forecasting a delay. The Senior Responsible Owner requested a review of the project’s Capability Requirements and Acquisition Strategy, to reset the project with higher delivery confidence.
The requirements review has recently concluded and as a result, the Army has confirmed the requirement for DSA remains unchanged. I am withholding the budget, as this is commercially sensitive.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the estimated budget is for the British Army's Dismounted Situational Awareness programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the estimated budget is for the British Army's Dismounted Situational Awareness programme.
The Dismounted Situational Awareness (DSA) capability will be a 21st century communication, navigation and situational awareness system to replace paper maps, compasses, paper notebooks and simple voice radios.
Rowden Technologies (RT) were awarded the Design and Integration Partner contract in July 2021. RT has successfully delivered the System Design Review; however, the project is forecasting a delay. The Senior Responsible Owner requested a review of the project’s Capability Requirements and Acquisition Strategy, to reset the project with higher delivery confidence.
The requirements review has recently concluded and as a result, the Army has confirmed the requirement for DSA remains unchanged. I am withholding the budget, as this is commercially sensitive.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the current status is of the British Army's Dismounted Situational Awareness programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the current status is of the British Army's Dismounted Situational Awareness programme.
The Dismounted Situational Awareness (DSA) capability will be a 21st century communication, navigation and situational awareness system to replace paper maps, compasses, paper notebooks and simple voice radios.
Rowden Technologies (RT) were awarded the Design and Integration Partner contract in July 2021. RT has successfully delivered the System Design Review; however, the project is forecasting a delay. The Senior Responsible Owner requested a review of the project’s Capability Requirements and Acquisition Strategy, to reset the project with higher delivery confidence.
The requirements review has recently concluded and as a result, the Army has confirmed the requirement for DSA remains unchanged. I am withholding the budget, as this is commercially sensitive.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much investment his Department has allocated to R and D programmes in (a) AI, (b) engineering biology, (c) semiconductors and (d) quantum for the Spending Review period.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much investment his Department has allocated to R and D programmes in (a) AI, (b) engineering biology, (c) semiconductors and (d) quantum for the Spending Review period.
Defence will invest over £6.6 billion in Research and Development over this Spending Review period, which will include investment in AI, engineering biology, semiconductor and quantum technologies.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has spent on (a) AI, (b) engineering biology, (c) semiconductors and (d) quantum technologies since 2010.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has spent on (a) AI, (b) engineering biology, (c) semiconductors and (d) quantum technologies since 2010.
It is not possible to provide specific details on how much has been spent for each of these technologies since 2010 owing to the nature of the programmes, and the Department's federated approach to capability development. However, for this Spending Review period, the Government has committed to invest over £6.6 billion in Research & Development for Defence, which will include funding across AI, engineering biology, semiconductors and quantum technologies.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made in using AUKUS Pillar Two to develop emerging technologies for the UK Armed Forces.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made in using AUKUS Pillar Two to develop emerging technologies for the UK Armed Forces.
Under Pillar two of AUKUS we are further enhancing the development of joint capabilities, interoperability between our forces, and technology sharing, ensuring our people are kept safe from harm and reinforcing our shared goals. In April 2023, the first AUKUS artificial intelligence and autonomy trial was held at Upavon in Wiltshire. Trilateral partners will look to rapidly drive these, and other technologies, into responsible military use at the earliest opportunity.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total funding has been from the Defence and Security Accelerator since it was established; and how much and what proportion of that funding was given to small and medium-sized enterprises.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total funding has been from the Defence and Security Accelerator since it was established; and how much and what proportion of that funding was given to small and medium-sized enterprises.
As of 31 October 2022, since the Defence and Security Accelerator was established in 2016, it has awarded £199.6 million of funding across 1,154 contracts; £115.7 million (57.8%) of this funding was awarded to small and medium-sized enterprises.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many grants were made to small and medium-sized enterprises through the Defence Technology Exploitation Programme since that scheme was launched in July 2022; and what the total value was of those grants.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many grants were made to small and medium-sized enterprises through the Defence Technology Exploitation Programme since that scheme was launched in July 2022; and what the total value was of those grants.
The closing date for the initial tranche of proposals for the Defence Technology Exploitation Programme (DTEP) was 27 October 2022 and we expect the first set of intent to fund letters being sent out in May 2023 for successful projects. DTEP has a staged submission process including the review of outline and full proposals by an industry panel, which offer guidance and feedback ahead of a final MOD assessment and Innovate UK awarding a grant.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Business Relationship Managers will be employed on the Defence Technology Exploitation Programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Business Relationship Managers will be employed on the Defence Technology Exploitation Programme.
Three Business Relationship Managers will be employed to work on the Defence Technology Exploitation Programme (DTEP). These Business Relationship Managers will be supporting suppliers across the UK.
Business Relationship Managers will themselves be supported by the Defence and Security Accelerator's (DASA) existing network of Innovation Partners, and Access to Mentoring and Finance Partners who are based across all English regions and the Devolved Administrations to provide support to suppliers wishing to work with and access funding via DASA.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the assessment criteria are for companies wishing to apply for funding through the Defence Technology Exploitation Programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the assessment criteria are for companies wishing to apply for funding through the Defence Technology Exploitation Programme.
The Defence Technology Exploitation Programme (DTEP) assessment criteria are as follows:
- Desirability: strategic fit, including alignment with Enduring Capability Challenges, and end user support/pull
- Feasibility: technical credibility, innovation, risk, and expertise of team/capability
- Viability: costs and value for money, commercialisation and project delivery/plan
The full assessment criteria for DTEP can be found on the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) website on GOV.UK, available here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1093679/DTEP_Assessment_Criteria.pdf
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his oral contribution of 25 November 2021, Official Report, column 492, if he will make a statement on progress made on Morpheus.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his oral contribution of 25 November 2021, Official Report, column 492, if he will make a statement on progress made on Morpheus.
MORPHEUS will deliver a major part of the next generation of Communication and Information Systems for forces operating in the Land Tactical Environment, inclusive of The Royal Marines and elements of the Royal Air Force.
The MORPHEUS Evolve to Open (EvO) Transition Partner contract, placed with General Dynamics Mission Systems UK (GDMS (UK)) in 2017, aims to deliver the foundation of the agreed MOD digital communications strategy. The initial programme was due to complete before April 2021 but this has not been achieved. A temporary (no cost to MOD) contract extension has been agreed with GDMS (UK) while full consideration is given to the best route to achieve Defence’s objectives to deliver capabilities appropriate for an increasingly digital Land environment.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 23 of the Future Soldier Guide, which body within his Department will lead the development of the Mercury procurement concept.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 23 of the Future Soldier Guide, which body within his Department will lead the development of the Mercury procurement concept.
The Army will lead the development of the Mercury project.