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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Military VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23454More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's statistics entitled UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026, published on 20 August 2026, what is the status of the one BV-206 vehicle the fleet reduced by between 2025 an
Answer: The Army continually assesses its current and planned capabilities to ensure that it is appropriately equipped to face any adversary. Routine changes in equipment and formation numbers are part of this process. All of the equipment referenced has either c...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 23453More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's statistics entitled UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026, published on 20 August 2026, what is the status of the five Pinzgauer vehicles the fleet reduced by between 20
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordWarrior VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23452More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's statistics entitled UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026, published on 20 August 2026, what is the status of the 78 Warrior vehicles the fleet has reduced by between 20
Answer: The Army continually assesses its current and planned capabilities to ensure that it is appropriately equipped to face any adversary. Routine changes in equipment and formation numbers are part of this process. All of the equipment referenced has either c...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordRiflesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23451More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions has he had with industry on taking advantage of the technological advancements made by the United States HICAR programme in order to fulfil the scope of Project GRAYBURN.
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 recordArmoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23450More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential benefits of including a hard-kill Counter-UAS active protection system within the scope of the Mechanised Infantry Programme.
Answer: Hard-Kill Counter-UAS opportunities are being explored, but no decision has been taken to include a hard-kill Counter-UAS active protection system within the current scope of the Mechanised Infantry Programme. However, the Department continues to evaluate...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordGuided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23449More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Ground Based Air Defence, what is the extent of the resource constraints acros
Answer: The Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) programme team, which forms part of the National Armaments Delivery Group, continues to support the delivery of this important capability programme. The programme team balances GBAD delivery with wider operational commi...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23448More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026, published on 20 August 2026, what is the status of the 17 Falcon vehicles the fleet reduced by between 2025 and 2026.
Answer: The Army continually assesses its current and planned capabilities to ensure it is appropriately equipped to face any adversary. Routine changes in equipment numbers are part of this process. Of the 17 FALCON platforms removed from the overall fleet, eigh...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Motor VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23447More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026, published on 20 August 2026, what is the status of the one Mastiff vehicle the fleet reduced by between 2025 and 2026.
Answer: The Army continually assesses its current and planned capabilities to ensure that it is appropriately equipped to face any adversary. Routine changes in equipment and formation numbers are part of this process. All of the equipment referenced has either c...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23446More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Mechanised Infantry Programme, what was the outcome of discussions with indust
Answer: Due to commercial confidentiality, it would be inappropriate to divulge the outcome of commercial contractual discussions.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23445More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Armour Main Battle Tank Programme, whether the revised costing profile was sub
Answer: The costing profile published in the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025-26 reflects the Department’s financial planning position as at September 2025. A revised costing profile associated with th...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23444More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Armour Main Battle Tank Programme, whether the revised costing profile was sub
Answer: The costing profile published in the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025-26 reflects the Department’s financial planning position as at September 2025. A revised costing profile associated with th...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordReserve ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23417More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether in the last financial year Army Reservists were capped at a maximum of 150 days service.
Answer: Army Reservists were not capped at a maximum of 150 days’ service in the last financial year. Army Reservists may undertake up to 207 Reserve Service Days annually.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordIndia: Jaguar AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23416More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 3 July 2026, to question 13283 on India: Jaguar Aircraft, what is the full list of retired aircraft the Ministry of Defence still holds that are not listed in the UK armed forces equipme
Answer: The UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026 publication only includes fixed-wing aircraft that are in service. This includes those in storage to preserve airframe hours, but excludes those operated under contracts, in the process of being disposed o...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23415More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026, published on 20 August 2026, what is the status of the 17 MLRS vehicles the fleet reduced by between 2025 and 2026.
Answer: The 17 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) launchers referenced in the question are part of a number of launchers currently in the United States of America, where they are being upgraded as part of the Army’s modernisation programme to recapitalise its M...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23414More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026, published on 20 August 2026, what is the status of the two Ridgeback vehicles the fleet reduced by between 2025 and 2026.
Answer: I can confirm that the two Ridgeback and 41 Wolfhound vehicles have been granted in kind to Ukraine.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordChallenger TanksMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23413More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026, published on 20 August 2026, what is the status of the three Challenger 2 tanks the fleet has reduced by between 2025 and 2026.
Answer: The Army continually assesses its current and planned capabilities to ensure that it is appropriately equipped to face any adversary. Routine changes in equipment and formation numbers are part of this process. All of the equipment referenced has either c...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSubmarinesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23412More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Submarine Dismantling Project, for what reason has the project’s end date been
Answer: The matters identified in the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) Major Projects Annual Report relate to the complexities inherent in delivering a first-of-class submarine recycling project including the technical, plannin...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWarships: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23411More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Naval Support Integrated Global Network programme, by when will he publish the
Answer: The Naval Support Integrated Global Network (NSIGN) programme continues to progress, with risk substantially addressed or actively managed through established processes. The reduction in reported Whole Life Cost reflects updated assumptions on scope, deli...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23410More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Armoured Cavalry 2025, what accounting treatment has been reviewed in order to
Answer: All accounting treatments are fully aligned with MOD accounting policy and guidance for the management of inventory.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ICTMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23409More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, New Style of Information Technology Deployed, what has been removed from the s
Answer: The scope of the New Style of Information Technology (Deployed) (NSoIT(D)) programme is currently subject to review as part of ongoing work to establish an affordable and deliverable programme baseline. A range of options relating to scope, cost and sched...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTanks: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23408More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Armour Main Battle Tank Programme, what assessment has he made of the potentia
Answer: The Armour Main Battle Tank Programme is currently subject to an ongoing review of programme performance and a related reapproval process. Under current plans, reapproval is expected during Financial Year 2026-27. As part of this work, the Department is c...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23400More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Armoured Cavalry 2025, what the effect of the stop-notice was on the timeline
Answer: The stop notice was directed in December 2025 due to safety concerns following Exercise TITAN STORM, and until those concerns were investigated no further vehicles were accepted. Following investigation, vehicles started to be accepted again on 17th April...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHMS SwiftsureMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23399More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the dismantling of HMS Swiftsure will be completed on schedule in 2026.
Answer: The matters identified in the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) Major Projects Annual Report relate to the complexities inherent in delivering a first-of-class submarine recycling project including the technical, plannin...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordIndia: Jaguar AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23398More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 3 July 2026 to question 13283 on India: Jaguar Aircraft, for what reason the 42 Jaguar aircraft his Department holds are not listed in the UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026.
Answer: The UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026 publication only includes fixed-wing aircraft that are in service. This includes those in storage to preserve airframe hours, but excludes those operated under contracts, in the process of being disposed o...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence EquipmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23397More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026, published on 20 August 2026, what the status is of the 2 Quads the fleet reduced by between 2025 and 2026.
Answer: The Army continually assesses its current and planned capabilities to ensure that it is appropriately equipped to face any adversary. Routine changes in equipment and formation numbers are part of this process. All of the equipment referenced has either c...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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