Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Navy: Information WarfareMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79444More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 120 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what the future structure of the Royal Navy’s Information Warfare Group will be.
Answer: The Royal Navy (RN) does not have a formally titled ‘Information Warfare Group’. Information Warfare (IW) is a specialisation within the Warfare profession, not a discrete unit or group. The Strategic Defence Review’s reference is therefore not to an esta...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordAir Force: Electronic WarfareMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79443More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 120 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what the future structure of the Air and Space Warfare Centre will be.
Answer: There are no plans to change the structure of the Air and Space Warfare Centre.
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordArmy: Electronic WarfareMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79442More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 120 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what the future structure of the Army’s Cyber and Electromagnetic Effects Group will be.
Answer: The Department is committed to implementing the recommendations of the Strategic Defence Review, including those involving the Cyber and Electromagnetic Domain (CyberEM) Force design work on the Army’s CyberEM Effects Group is ongoing. Until this work is ...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: CybersecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79441More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 120 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on establishing a new CyberEM Command.
Answer: The design and implementation planning process is well underway. The 4 star Cyber ans Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) was officially launched on 1 September 2025. The 2 star Defence Cyber and Electromagnetic Force, previously referred to as the Cyber...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: CybersecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 120 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on fusing CyberEM activity in pursuit of (a) sovereign and (b) NATO operations.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence works closely with allies and partners on shared mission sets in preparing for future operational scenarios. The newly established 2 star Defence Cyber and Electromagnetic Force (within Cyber and Specialist Operations Command) will...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: CybersecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79439More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 120 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what change is required within the CyberEM domain to achieve a tech-enabled Integrated Force.
Answer: The aim to achieve a tech-enabled Integrated Force was a central tenet of the SDR and will require change across all domains. The Military Strategic Headquarters (MSHQ) will drive the change, with the National Armaments Director Group (NADG) responsible f...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Digital TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79438More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 120 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, whether there are existing capability gaps within the development of the Digital Warfighter group.
Answer: Development work has begun on the overall project for the Digital Warfighter Group with the intention of delivering the construct at Initial Operating Capability (IOC) by July 2026. Pending adequate resourcing and financing in line with Departmental prior...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: CybersecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79437More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 120 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on educating personnel on the risk of cyber-attack via Defence Digital.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review 2025 recognised the importance of educating personnel on how they can protect the Department from cyber-attack. Since 2020 the Ministry of Defence has implemented a blended approach to this challenge, including formal training...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Cyber ForceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79436More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 120 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what proportion of the National Cyber Force’s capability is dedicated to (a) defence and (b) other national security priorities.
Answer: We do not routinely comment on operational matters or the operational prioritisation of the National Cyber Force due to reasons of national security.
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: HelicoptersMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79435More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what (a) Royal Navy and (b) partner forces helicopters are able to use the Helicopter Visual Landing Aid System.
Answer: The planned timeline for installation of Glamox HVLAS (Helicopter Visual Landing Aid System) to the remainder of the Batch 2 Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Fleet is aligned to the platform’s five Annual Recertification Maintenance Periods. An exception to t...
Answered 18 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: HelicoptersMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79434More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his planned timeline is for the installation of the Helicopter Visual Landing Aid System across the batch 2 fleet.
Answer: The planned timeline for installation of Glamox HVLAS (Helicopter Visual Landing Aid System) to the remainder of the Batch 2 Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Fleet is aligned to the platform’s five Annual Recertification Maintenance Periods. An exception to t...
Answered 18 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordAir Force: WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79433More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 48 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on reviewing (a) storage and (b) other standards to remove regulations.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the response my noble friend, the Lord Coaker, gave on 24 July to Question HL9399.I would also like to add that Astra, established in 2020, is the Royal Air Force's (RAF) approach to grassroots innovation. It focuses on adopting...
Answered 18 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordAir Force: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79432More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 48 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on revising the flying training arrangements for fast jets.
Answer: The RAF continues to implement incremental improvements as part of the continuous review of flying training. These include delivering additional synthetic training devices to RAF Valley and implementing the Combat Edge human performance optimisation progr...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordRAF Brize NortonMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79431More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 48 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of (a) investment and (b) improvement of RAF Brize Norton in partnership with private
Answer: RAF Brize Norton has secured multiple strategic investments that will deliver long term improvements to capability and the lived experience of the personnel based there. These improvements include Baggage Handling and Passenger Check-In Infrastructure, Ai...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordA400M AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79430More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 47 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on augmenting the existing fleet of A400M with (a) more A400M, (b) civilian charter and (c) sponsored service op
Answer: A range of options to meet future air mobility requirements are being considered as part of the Defence Investment Plan which will be published in due course.
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordType 26 Frigates: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79429More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 47 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, published on 8 July 2025, when will Protector be integrated with Type-26 frigates.
Answer: The exploration of the Maritime capability for Protector is being considered as part of the Defence Investment Plan to take onboard the Review's vision and recommendations and turn them into a delivery plan. We will ensure that this Plan is affordable, co...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBoeing P-8: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79428More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 47 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, published on 8 July 2025, when Protector will be integrated with P-8 Poseidon.
Answer: The exploration of the Maritime capability for Protector is being considered as part of the Defence Investment Plan to take onboard the Review's vision and recommendations and turn them into a delivery plan. We will ensure that this Plan is affordable, co...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79427More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 46 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, published on 8 July 2025, what assessment he has made of how a mix of F-35A and B models provide value for money.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer my predecessor gave to Question 64538 on 10 July 2025 to the hon. Member for South Suffolk (James Cartlidge). The procurement of 12 F-35A rather than 12 F-35B is expected to deliver a saving of up to 25% per aircraft....
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79426More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 114 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, published on 8 July 2025, what progress he has made in enhancing protector with maritime (a) surveillance equipment and (b) connectivity.
Answer: The exploration of the Maritime capability for Protector is being considered as part of the Defence Investment Plan to take onboard the Review's vision and recommendations and turn them into a delivery plan. We will ensure that this Plan is affordable, co...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBoeing E-7: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79425More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 114 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, published on 8 July 2025, what assessment he has made of the opportunities for cost-sharing with NATO Allies in procuring more E-7 Wedgetail AEW&C
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question 70763 on 8 September 2025 to the hon. Member for South Suffolk (James Cartlidge).
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79424More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 114 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, published on 8 July 2025, when sixth-generation aircraft will replace (a) Typhoon and (b) F-35.
Answer: With regard to Typhoon out of service dates I refer the hon. Member to the response by my hon. Friend the Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry on 1 September 2025 to Question 69517. The F35 aircraft will remain a cornerstone of our CA ca...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTyphoon Aircraft: Defence EquipmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79423More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 114 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, published on 8 July 2025, what the full scope is of Typhoon upgrades for (a) radar, (b) defensive aids, (c) avionics and (d) weapons.
Answer: An assessment of the planned Typhoon upgrades is currently underway. Further information regarding upgrades to the Typhoon's systems and equipment will be communicated in the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan.
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: In-flight RefuellingMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79422More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 114 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, published on 8 July 2025, what assessment he has made of the (a) flexibility, (b) efficiency and (c) value for money of civilian charter options fo
Answer: The RAF Voyager Force contributes to NATO Integrated Air Defence and NATO Enhanced Air Policing. In addition, I refer the hon. Member to the answer the right hon. Member for Liverpool Garston (Maria Eagle) gave to him on 4 July 2025 to Question 63066.
Answered 18 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordEmergencies: AirportsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79421More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 114 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, published on 8 July 2025, what progress he has made in planning for the use of UK commercial airfields in times of crisis.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has robust plans for mobilising and deploying the Armed Forces in response to any number of events and crises, whether they take place at home and abroad. These plans are regularly reviewed, tested and exercised. As part of t...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNATO: Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79420More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 113 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, published on 8 July 2025, what assessment he has made of the extent of NATO reliance on the RAF’s GUARDIAN Air Battle Management system.
Answer: The contribution of the RAF's GUARDIAN Air Battle Management system between the UK and NATO partners is key to delivering the RAF's core mission of Control of the Air. The UK GUARDIAN system currently meets all NATO interoperability requirements, includin...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
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