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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 July 2026 to Question 15519 on Sky Sabre, on what date was the current Sky Sabre contract signed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 July 2026 to Question 15519 on Sky Sabre, on what date was the current Sky Sabre contract signed.
The Sky Sabre capability has been acquired through a number of separate contracts covering command and control systems, radars, launchers, missiles, support and capability upgrades. There is therefore no single "Sky Sabre contract".
The initial Sky Sabre capability was procured under contracts let prior to its entry into service, with subsequent contracts awarded to support capability enhancement, fleet growth, support and sustainment.
Beyond the original contracts for Sky Sabre, the following contracts have also been awarded:
- Surface to Air Missile Operating Centres (SAMOCs). Contract Award was achieved in July 2024.
- Land Ceptor launchers and fire unit support vehicles. Contract Award was achieved in May 2025.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 10 July 2026 to question 15519 on Sky Sabre, whether the doubling of Sky Sabre systems will be covered entirely by the current contract.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 10 July 2026 to question 15519 on Sky Sabre, whether the doubling of Sky Sabre systems will be covered entirely by the current contract.
The doubling of deployable Sky Sabre systems committed to in the Defence Investment Plan is being delivered through existing contracts under the Land Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) Programme's Capability Uplift Package 1.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his planned timeline is for doubling the number of Sky Sabre air defence systems operated by the Army.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his planned timeline is for doubling the number of Sky Sabre air defence systems operated by the Army.
The Defence Investment Plan commits over £350 million to double the number of deployable Sky Sabre air defence missile systems operated by the Army.
This increase is being delivered through the Land Ground Based Air Defence (LGBAD) Programme's Capability Uplift Package 1 (CUP1). Additional Surface-to-Air Missile Operating Centres are on contract for delivery at the end of 2026 and are expected to enter service in 2027. Additional Land Ceptor launchers and associated support vehicles are also on contract for delivery in 2027. Together, these investments will double the number of deployable Sky Sabre systems operated by the Army.
The LGBAD Programme is also considering further enhancements to Sky Sabre capability, but I am unable to comment further while commercial negotiations are ongoing.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 28 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, by when will he double the number of the Sky Sabre air defence missile systems operated by the Army.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 28 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, by when will he double the number of the Sky Sabre air defence missile systems operated by the Army.
The Defence Investment Plan commits over £350 million to double the number of deployable Sky Sabre air defence missile systems operated by the Army.
This increase is being delivered through the Land Ground Based Air Defence (LGBAD) Programme's Capability Uplift Package 1 (CUP1). Additional Surface-to-Air Missile Operating Centres are on contract for delivery at the end of 2026 and are expected to enter service in 2027. Additional Land Ceptor launchers and associated support vehicles are also on contract for delivery in 2027. Together, these investments will double the number of deployable Sky Sabre systems operated by the Army.
The LGBAD Programme is also considering further enhancements to Sky Sabre capability, but I am unable to comment further while commercial negotiations are ongoing.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, page 28, what estimate he has made of the number of the Sky Sabre air defence missile systems operated by the Army.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, page 28, what estimate he has made of the number of the Sky Sabre air defence missile systems operated by the Army.
The Defence Investment Plan commits over £350 million to double the number of deployable Sky Sabre air defence missile systems operated by the Armed Forces. Key elements of this increase are already under contract and due to deliver by 2027.
Sky Sabre represents a step change in the UK's ground-based air defence capability. As the Army's most advanced air defence system, it provides protection against a range of modern airborne threats, including fast jets, precision-guided weapons and uncrewed aerial systems.
For operational security reasons, I will not disclose the number of Sky Sabre systems currently operated by the Army.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to increase the number of Sky Sabre air defence missile systems in service.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to increase the number of Sky Sabre air defence missile systems in service.
A doubling of the number of deployable Sky Sabre systems operated by the Armed Forces is already on contract and due to deliver by 2027.
Sky Sabre represents a step change in the UK’s ground-based air defence capability. As the Army’s most advanced air defence system, it provides a powerful shield against modern airborne threats, from fast jets to precision-guided weapons and drones.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 13 April 2026 to Question 123462 on Sky Sabre, what defence capability Land Ceptor is configured for.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 13 April 2026 to Question 123462 on Sky Sabre, what defence capability Land Ceptor is configured for.
The Common Anti-air Modular Missiles (CAMM) in use with the British Army are deployed from Land Ceptor launchers as part of the Sky Sabre air defence missile system.
This provides short-medium range air defence against a spectrum of conventional threats including cruise missiles, fixed wing, rotary wing and uncrewed aerial systems.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether Land Ceptor is capable of ballistic missile interception.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether Land Ceptor is capable of ballistic missile interception.
Sky Sabre is a system of systems made up of radars, Command and Control nodes and Land Ceptor launchers. The Land Ceptor is not configured for Ballistic Missile Defence capability.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK jobs and air defences boost with purchase of new missile launchers, published on 22 August 2025, what estimate he has made of the total lifetime cost of the Land Ceptor missile systems.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK jobs and air defences boost with purchase of new missile launchers, published on 22 August 2025, what estimate he has made of the total lifetime cost of the Land Ceptor missile systems.
The launchers will be supported by a wider support contract, Weapon Availability Support Programme (WASP) which will cover all future through life support for the entire Land Ceptor fleet, Sea Ceptor and the Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM) as well as other MBDA munitions. The contract is currently in negotiation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK jobs and air defences boost with purchase of new missile launchers, published on 22 August 2025, what is the in service date for the Land Ceptor missile systems.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK jobs and air defences boost with purchase of new missile launchers, published on 22 August 2025, what is the in service date for the Land Ceptor missile systems.
The Sky Sabre air defence missile system – which includes Land Ceptor – has been in service with the British Army since 2022.
The press release of 22 August 2025 refers to an additional purchase of Land Ceptor launchers and support vehicles known as Medium Range Air Defence (MRAD) Capability Uplift Package one. Initial Operating Capability for MRAD is scheduled for Q4 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK jobs and air defences boost with purchase of new missile launchers, published on 22 August 2025, when will the Land Ceptor missile systems reach minimum deployable capability.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK jobs and air defences boost with purchase of new missile launchers, published on 22 August 2025, when will the Land Ceptor missile systems reach minimum deployable capability.
The press release of 22 August 2025 refers to an additional purchase of Land Ceptor launchers and support vehicles known as Medium Range Air Defence Capability Uplift Package one.
This is currently working towards reaching Initial Operating Capability, which is scheduled for Q4 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has for the redeployment of the Sky Sabre GBAD capability based in Rzeszow following the conclusion of Op STIFFTAIL.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has for the redeployment of the Sky Sabre GBAD capability based in Rzeszow following the conclusion of Op STIFFTAIL.
Sky Sabre, the UK’s Medium range air defence capability that was deployed under Op STIFFTAIL, is now returning to the UK to undergo a period of reconstitution. There are a number of options for redeployment under consideration but there has been no decision at this time. A combination of capabilities and effects remain in place to ensure that all UK troops deployed overseas remain protected from an air defence perspective and the UK continues to meet its NATO commitments. The UK remains committed to the security of Poland and NATO’s Eastern Flank through and continues to work closely with Poland to identify and deliver bilateral and multilateral operations and exercises.
Operation STIFFTAIL, the UK’s deployment of the Sky Sabre Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) capability in Rzeszow, south-east Poland, has now concluded. Originally deployed in April 2022 and extended on four occasions at the request of the Polish government, this has been a hugely successful operation that has significantly benefitted...
Operation STIFFTAIL, the UK’s deployment of the Sky Sabre Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) capability in Rzeszow, south-east Poland, has now concluded. Originally deployed in April 2022 and extended on four occasions at the request of the Polish government, this has been a hugely successful operation that has significantly benefitted...
My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Luke Pollard) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.
Operation STIFFTAIL, the UK’s deployment of the Sky Sabre Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) capability in Rzeszow, south-east Poland, has now concluded. Originally deployed in April 2022 and extended on four occasions at the...
My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Luke Pollard) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.
Operation STIFFTAIL, the UK’s deployment of the Sky Sabre Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) capability in Rzeszow, south-east Poland, has now concluded. Originally deployed in April 2022 and extended on four occasions at the...
A Westminster Hall debate on UK air and missile defences is scheduled for Wednesday 27 November 2024, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Luke Akehurst MP.
A Westminster Hall debate on UK air and missile defences is scheduled for Wednesday 27 November 2024, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Luke Akehurst MP.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Command Paper Refresh, published on 18 July 2023, how much his Department has invested in the Sky Sabre air defence system.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Command Paper Refresh, published on 18 July 2023, how much his Department has invested in the Sky Sabre air defence system.
Defence has invested over £660 million in the Sky Sabre air defence system. This includes sensors, command and control software, launchers and missiles.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what effect the UK's membership of the European Sky Shield Initiative will have on the UK's commitment to the Sky Sabre programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what effect the UK's membership of the European Sky Shield Initiative will have on the UK's commitment to the Sky Sabre programme.
The UK Ministry od Defence (MOD) is proactively engaging in the European Sky Shield Initiative in support of its Land Ground Based Air Defence programme. In so doing, the UK MOD is looking to identify opportunities with its European partners to build on and strengthen the Sky Sabre air defence capability that is now in service with the British Army.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many units of the Sky Sabre radars have been deployed to Poland; when those air defence systems will arrive; and for how long will be deployed in that country.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many units of the Sky Sabre radars have been deployed to Poland; when those air defence systems will arrive; and for how long will be deployed in that country.
The Ministry of Defence has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many sky sabre batteries and launchers have entered service with the British Army.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many sky sabre batteries and launchers have entered service with the British Army.
I am withholding the information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.