Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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4 Jul 2026–13 Oct 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality.
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Ajax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23163More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Ajax vehicles have been delivered to the British Army in 2026.
Answer: 36 vehicles have been delivered to Army units as at 1 September 2026.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTorpedoes: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 23145More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full scope of the WHITEHEAD2 programme.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordNavy: Military AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23144More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full scope of the new infrastructure to be delivered for 809 Naval Air Squadron.
Answer: Once delivered Infra Project ‘ANVIL II’ will facilitate 809 Naval Air Squadron with: • autonomous Sqn Ops facilities; • hangar-based Line Ops with all maintenance facilities, including an 8-bay hangar; • an independent HQ building, including the assoc...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23143More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 19 October 2025 to Question 79717 on Ajax Vehicles: Procurement, how many of the vehicles fielded to Armoured Cavalry units will be used to fulfil and Armoured Infantry capability.
Answer: No Ajax variants allocated to Armoured Cavalry units will be used to fulfil an Armoured Infantry capability.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23142More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the procurement notice entitled Project SHAMER: Multi-Caliber Sniper Weapon Capability, published on 2 March 2026, by when does he plan to introduce the .300NM nature of ammunition to the Britis
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 5 November 2025 to Question 85997. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-10-28/85997.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23123More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in mapping the Defence Investment Plan against the NATO strategic capabilities list.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) implements the UK’s ‘NATO First’ approach. It places NATO requirements at the heart of UK capability planning and has been developed to deliver the optimal UK contribution into NATO’s warfighting plans, driving vital tran...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordRepublic of Ireland: Air ForceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23117More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what financial contribution does the Republic of Ireland make to the defence of its airspace by the Royal Air Force.
Answer: Matters relating to Ireland's defence posture and expenditure rest with the Irish authorities, and any enquiries on those issues should be directed to them.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordFrance: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 23086More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 27 July 2026, to question 17492 on Guided Weapons, by when does he plan to have a) defined, b) sequenced and c) implemented arrangements to support a future UK-France Complex Weapons coo
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordRFA ProteusMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23085More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 22 July 2026, to question 17503 on Telecommunications Cables: Seas and Oceans, what are the enhanced capabilities for RFA Proteus to be delivered over the next four years.
Answer: The Government is investing in the Royal Navy’s suite of capabilities for critical undersea infrastructure protection, including enhancements to capabilities operated from RFA PROTEUS. While specific capability details remain subject to ongoing developmen...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTelecommunications Cables: Seas and OceansMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23084More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 22 July 2026, to question 17503 on Telecommunications Cables: Seas and Oceans, what is the breakdown of the £330million investment in critical underwater infrastructure protection.
Answer: The £330 million investment will enhance the United Kingdom’s critical underwater infrastructure protection capabilities. This includes advanced uncrewed systems, surveillance, data processing exploitation and dissemination, supporting people, training, m...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23083More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 22 July 2026, to question 17498 on Defence: Investment, what is the timescale for development of the Defence Finance and Investment Strategy.
Answer: As set out in the Defence Investment Plan, the Ministry of Defence intends to publish the Defence Finance and Investment Strategy in Autumn 2026. This timetable allows sufficient time following publication of the Defence Investment Plan to engage the sect...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWarships: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23082More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 29 July 2026 to question 14026 on Warships: Procurement, when is the initial design stage of the Common Combat Vessel due to complete.
Answer: Work on the Type 91-94 and Common Combat Vessel continues. Further detail will be released as appropriate as these programmes develop
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: DeploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23081More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential impact of the United States Department of War’s Europe Posture Review on the UK’s commitment of a) air and b) land forces in Europe above current deployment levels.
Answer: The Department of War review will examine America's force posture and basing in Europe. The review has commenced and the US have assured us and our Allies that it is intended to strengthen NATO. Whilst we do not provide a running commentary on classified ...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordRiflesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23077More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of adopting the Hypervelocity Improved Capability Assault Rifle programme to enhance the performance of the 5.56x45mm round.
Answer: The UK and United States maintain close cooperation on small arms research, development and experimentation, including in support of the British Army's Project GRAYBURN, which will replace the L85 rifle. Through established engagement with US partners, an...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23076More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 13 October 2025, to question 77270 on Ajax Vehicles: Procurement, how many of the 93 ARES vehicles will be fielded to a) Training Regiments, b) Armoured Cavalry units and c) Armoured Inf
Answer: As set out in my answer of 27 October 2025 to Question 83076, detailed allocations of ARES vehicles by unit or formation are not being disclosed for operational security reasons.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: FraudMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23075More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 4.5.18 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, by when will he publish the counter fraud strategy.
Answer: The Defence Counter Fraud Strategy will be published in the autumn.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: StaffMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23074More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 4.2.8 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, by when will he publish the Long-Term Workforce Plan.
Answer: The commitment in paragraph 4.2.5 of the Defence Investment Plan is to reduce Civil Service workforce costs by at least 10% by 2030, while reshaping the workforce around Defence priorities and protecting critical skills. Further detail on the future size ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Civil ServantsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23073More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 4.2.5 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, how many Civil Service posts are planned to be reduced each year until 2030.
Answer: The commitment in paragraph 4.2.5 of the Defence Investment Plan is to reduce Civil Service workforce costs by at least 10% by 2030, while reshaping the workforce around Defence priorities and protecting critical skills. Further detail on the future size ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSubmarine Delivery GroupMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23072More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 4.1.4 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, by when he plans to establish the Submarine Delivery Group.
Answer: The Submarine Delivery Agency and the Submarine Capability area with the Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) joined to become the Submarine Delivery Group (SDG) in April 2026. Led by Sir Chris Gardner KBE as Director General Submarines, the SDG unites the ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAir Force: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23071More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 3.2.47 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, which locations are in scope for modernisation under the Airfield Operating Surfaces programme.
Answer: As this Government moves our Armed Forces to warfighting readiness we are investing in our RAF bases. Resurfacing is underway at both RAF Brize Norton and RAF Coningsby, and the following RAF sites are in scope for future modernisation of Air Operating Su...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 23070More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 3.2.47 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, how much of the £9 billion is planned to be spent in (a) 2026/27, (b) 2027/28, (c) 2028/29, (d) 2029/30 and (e) after
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordQuantum TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23069More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much does the Ministry of Defence plan to invest in Quantum in this Parliament.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence recognises the significant potential of quantum technologies to enhance defence capability, including in areas such as sensing, navigation, communications and computing. The Department is working closely with the wider Government, ...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmy: FirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23068More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to procurement notice 713027450 Project Troubler, published on 4 March 2025, if he will set out how how a 5.56mm lightweight assault machine gun will be integrated into infantry platoon formations.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I provided on 12 February 2026 to question 110962. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-02-04/110962
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmy: FirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23067More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to procurement notice 713027450 Project Troubler, published on 4 March 2025, what progress he has made in procuring a 5.56mm lightweight assault machine gun capability for the dismounted user.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I provided on 12 February 2026 to question 110962. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-02-04/110962
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCanada: ArmyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23066More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 3.2.40 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, how much will be invested in British Army Training Unit Suffield in (a) 2026/27, (b) 2027/28, (c) 2028/29 and (d) 2029
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan provides for up to £10 million of investment in British Army Training Unit Suffield over the period to 2030/31. The annual funding profile has not yet been determined.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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