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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Navy: Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23356More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 21 July 2026 to question 18230 on Navy: Unmanned Marine Systems, what progress he has made on defining the regulatory and classification framework via discussions with the Defence Mariti
Answer: Work continues with the Defence Maritime Regulator to implement and inform the current regulatory and classification framework for uncrewed surface vessels. Engagement between the MOD and other government agencies is ongoing to ensure that MOD arrangement...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23349More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Procurement notice “Project SHAMER: Multi-Caliber Sniper Weapon Capability”, published on 2 March 2026, whether the three different natures of ammunition will necessitate different platforms
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I provided to Ben Obese-Jecty MP 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 recordMinesweepersMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 23348More
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, for what reason has the Mine and Threat Exploitation Group been reduced since 2025.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordBoxer VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23347More
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, if he can outline the delivery schedule of Boxer Mechanised Infantry vehicles between 28 as at the 1st April, and
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 29 June 2026 to Question 11086 to the hon. Member for Lewes (Mr MacCleary). The Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (Boxer) programme deliveries from industry are progressing in line with the current forecasted targ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23346More
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 15 Bulldog vehicles the fleet reduced by between 2025 and 2026.
Answer: The Bulldog vehicles were removed from service due to a combination of routine disposal and being Granted in Kind to Ukraine.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23345More
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 Fuchs CBRN vehicles the fleet reduced by between 2025 and 2026.
Answer: One of the Fuchs Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) vehicles has been stripped for spares whilst the other was put aside for use as a reference vehicle.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Motor VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23344More
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 4 HET vehicles 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 recordHawk AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23343More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many a) Hawk T1, b) Hawk T1A and c) Hawk T1W aircraft have been withdrawn from service since 2024 and how were they disposed of.
Answer: The number of Hawk aircraft that have been withdrawn from service since 2024 and disposal method can be found in the table below. Aircraft TypeNumber withdrawn from service since 2024Disposal MethodsHawk T13Retained by QinetiQ for engineering/analysis/te...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWarrior VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23342More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, over what length of time will Warrior be withdrawn from service and from what date will it commence.
Answer: The disposal process for Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) is underway, it remains the Department’s intent that the Warrior family will be withdrawn from service by the end of the decade.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordChinook HelicoptersMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23341More
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 9 Chinook helicopters the fleet reduced by between 2024 and 2026.
Answer: Nine Chinook helicopters were removed from the reported fleet between 2024 and 2026. Of these nine aircraft, three have been retained for training and heritage purposes, five are being disposed of in accordance with Defence disposal policy, and one aircra...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: EmploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23331More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Official Statistics “MOD supported employment estimates 2024/25” published on 20 August 2026, how many of the 8,900 Direct and Indirect Jobs Supported by MOD Expenditure with UK Industry in
Answer: The Ministry of Defence’s published employment estimates are produced at regional level and are not sufficiently granular to identify jobs within individual constituencies. The figure of 8,900 quoted in the question represents direct jobs supported by MOD...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23325More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potenital merits of procuring the Kratos XQ-58 Valkyrie.
Answer: The RAF continues to monitor the development of the global collaborative combat air market and develop advanced capabilities to augment crewed combat air as part of the Future force mix that will deliver control of the air for the UK.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23324More
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, by when does he plan to achieve Initial Operati
Answer: Following a programme reset, the Mechanised Infantry Programme is currently forecast to achieve Initial Operating Capability by Quarter 2 2027. This remains subject to continuing affordability considerations and programme delivery performance.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSubmarinesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23323More
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, what are the nature of the ongoing prime suppli
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 recordNavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23322More
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, for what reason has the Who
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 recordGuided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23321More
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 capability has been described from the Ground B
Answer: No capability has been removed from the approved Ground Based Air Defence requirement. The programme has, however, revised the planned acquisition approach in response to affordability pressures, evolving threats and delivery constraints.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordFuture Combat Air SystemMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23320More
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, Future Combat Air System, what progress has he made in designing and deliverin
Answer: The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) partner nations and the empowered GCAP International Government Organisation continue to make progress on delivering a tri-national collaboration working environment.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMinesweepersMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23319More
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, Mine Hunting Capability, what are affordability issues dictating the pace and
Answer: The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) assess the Mine Hunting Capability programme to be affordable and deliverable. Delivery confidence continues to improve with close collaboration between the MoD, industry partners an...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBoeing E-7Ministry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23318More
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, E7 Wedgetail, for what reason has there been issues with retaining an appropri
Answer: Retention of an appropriately skilled workforce at the modification facility has been influenced by risks, issues and complexity in the broader aviation sector.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23317More
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 steps has he taken to improve the NISTA Delivery C
Answer: Significant work is underway to address the recommendations arising from independent reviews, in addition to the Department's wider assessment of the Armoured Cavalry Programme. The programme continues to work closely with NISTA on the action plan to addr...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ICTMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23316More
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, by when does he expect to reset
Answer: The Department is undertaking a reset of the New Style of Information Technology (Deployed) programme to align its scope, cost and schedule with Defence priorities and affordability. Work to establish an affordable programme baseline is ongoing; however, ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 23315More
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, SPEARCAP 3, what is the timeline for the F-35B integration.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordMilitary BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23314More
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, Defence Estate Optimisation Portfolio, whether outstanding affordability confi
Answer: No projects within the Defence Estate Optimisation Portfolio (DEOP) have been resubmitted with a reduced scope to meet affordability targets. Affordability across DEOP has been considered through the Defence Investment Plan and subsequent portfolio review...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBOWMAN Combat Radio SystemMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23313More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Treasury approval to maintain Heavy Forces communications via BCIP 5.7 has been granted.
Answer: I can confirm that the Bowman ComBAT Infrastructure & Platform (BCIP) 5.7 Full Business Case received His Majesty’s Treasury approval in July 2026.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTorpedoes: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23312More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on the Spearfish upgrade programme.
Answer: The Spearfish Upgrade Programme is making strong progress in delivering enhanced capability for the Royal Navy. Following the identification of a technical issue in late 2024, work has progressed at pace to identify and implement a resolution. This has re...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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