Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Unmanned Marine Systems: MinesweepersMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15073More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, page 26, under which programme name is the £1.1 billion autonomous mine-hunting capability.
Answer: The £1.1 billion investment referenced in the Defence Investment Plan is allocated to the next phase of the Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) programme.
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Marine Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15072More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, page 26, what is the full scope of the autonomous seabed warfare systems capability he intends to procure in order to protect critical nat
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan includes investment in seabed warfare capabilities as part of the Royal Navy’s wider Atlantic Bastion programme and Hybrid Navy transformation. This includes enhancements to RFA PROTEUS and the introduction of new capabilities ...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWarships: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15071More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, page 26, how many Type 91 uncrewed missile platforms does he intend to build for the Royal Navy.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan announced the development of the Type 91 uncrewed missile platform as part of the Royal Navy's future maritime integrated air and missile defence and strike capability. The number of platforms to be procured has not yet been de...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArms Trade: ExportsMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15070More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the list if export deals closed by National Armaments International since its formation.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence does not publish a list of all export deals secured, for security and operational reasons. However, we do publish annual defence export statistics. The most recent, covering 2024 can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/stati...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15069More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 20, what progress has he made in establishing the Defence Investment Unit.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan confirmed that the Ministry of Defence will establish a Defence Investment Unit (DIU) as its centre of expertise for finance and investment, drawing on advice from the Defence Investors Advisory Group, expertise from UK Governm...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15068More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 19, by when will he convene a Defence Investment Summit.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan confirmed that the Ministry of Defence will convene a Defence Investment Summit to showcase emerging opportunities and set out the next phase of delivery. This will enable investors to assess opportunities, align capital, and c...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15067More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, page 19, by what process will the Ministry of Defence weight procurement decisions towards British companies.
Answer: As set out in the Defence Investment Plan we will bring forward a package of “backing British” measures to ensure that Defence spending is driving value back into local communities, while strengthening our long-term national security and driving sustainab...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15066More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 28, how many F-35A jets will be purchased; and by when will the decision be taken.
Answer: As previously announced, twelve F-35A will be ordered. The exact delivery profile of F-35 aircraft is subject to negotiation between the UK and multi-national Joint Program Office, but the UK hopes to start taking delivery of the next batch of F-35 aircra...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15065More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full scope of Project PANTHEON.
Answer: Project PANTHEON is a spiral development programme designed to transition the majority of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Strike and Logistic Lift effects currently delivered by Royal Navy Merlin and Wildcat helicopters to Vertical an...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWarrior Vehicles: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15064More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 14 May 2025, to question 50621 on Warrior Vehicles: MOD Ashchurch whether plans for Warrior beyond its Out of Service Date have been formally agreed.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer to Question 44696, which remains extant and explains that plans for Warrior past its Out of Service Date are yet to be formalised.
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: EnginesMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15063More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 29 June 2026 to question 11273 on F-35 Aircraft: Engines, what is the current global F-35 programme’s timeline for the transition from Technology Refresh 2 to Technology Refresh 3.
Answer: The transition from Technology Refresh 2 to Technology Refresh 3 for F-35 is still under consideration by the Global Programme, however, the UK expects to understand the transition plan in the next 12 months.
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15062More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 19 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what is his planned timetable for publishing a clear definition of a British company.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence recognises the importance of a clear and consistent definition of a British company. Work is underway, supported by industry, to achieve this and further details will be published in due course.
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15061More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 22 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, if he will publish a list detailing (a) the winners and (b) the value of each of the 1,400 major defence contracts signed
Answer: Of the 1,400 major defence contracts signed since July 2024, establishing which contracts are not subject to sensitivity restrictions, and the details can therefore be published could only be provided at disproportionate cost. Contracts which are not subj...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15060More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 22 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what is his planned timetable for completing the refresh of the Combat Air Strategy.
Answer: The refresh of the Combat Air Strategy is a vital next step in delivering the Strategic Defence Review and the Defence Investment Plan. The strategy will be developed in the Autumn of 2026.
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15059More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 6 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, which projects on the current specified and prioritised list are yet to be started as new capability work as assessed by th
Answer: This Government has taken difficult but necessary choices to prioritise capability that reflects modern warfare, ensuring resources are focused on what will deliver advantage in the years ahead.The Ministry of Defence will only start new capability work o...
Answered 23 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15058More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if the Rt. Hon Member for Makerfield was given (a) full visibility of the content and b) a detailed breakdown of the economic cost and future funding requirements of the Defence Investment Plan prior to Tuesday 3
Answer: Discussions with parliamentary colleagues on defence issues take place on a regular basis.
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14539More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 7 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what is his Department's planned timetable for making the £500 million modernisation fund available.
Answer: The £500 million modernisation fund announced in the Defence Investment Plan published on 30 June 2026 will be made available this financial year 2026-27.
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceTreasuryTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14538More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 3, whether defence will be the number one priority at the next spending review.
Answer: As stated in the Defence Investment Plan, the government is committed to increasing defence spending to 3.0% GDP in the next parliament. Funding to achieve this will be set out at the next spending review, where defence will be the number one priority.
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmy: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14537More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the difference between the former Field Army Headquarters and the new single Army Headquarters.
Answer: As part of the ongoing Army Reform programme, the former Field Army Headquarters, which was responsible for the generation, preparation and employment of Land Forces, has been merged with Army Headquarters to form a single unified command. This streamline...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAir Force: InfrastructureMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14536More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full scope of Project TRENCHARD.
Answer: Project Trenchard is a Royal Air Force infrastructure programme with planned investment of £10 billion over 10 years. The project seeks to reverse decades of estate decline by prioritising activity that will improve operational readiness and resilience as...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAerospace IndustryMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14535More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full scope of Project CASTRA.
Answer: Project CASTRA is the overarching term for a range of infrastructure programmes that are delivering modernisation and betterment across the Army estate, enabling resilience, readiness and an improved lived experience. This includes: the Army Single Living...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: Military Bases and WarshipsMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14534More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full scope of Project Royal Oak.
Answer: Project Royal Oak will sustain and enhance core maritime infrastructure, using £26 billion investment over the next decade. The scope is across HMNB Clyde, HMNB Portsmouth and HMNB Devonport, and works will be tailored to the needs of each naval base and ...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMinesweepers: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14533More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 46 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, by when will he procure offshore support vessels, in conjunction with Norway, to support the autonomous minehunting progra
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan announced a further £90 million of additional investment in the Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) to procure Offshore Support Vessels (OSV) in conjunction with Norway. The Offshore Support Vessels are currently in the design stage ...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14532More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his foreword in the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, if he will set out the amount of GDP to be spent on defence by the end of the decade to the third decimal place.
Answer: NATO qualifying defence spend is currently expected to reach 2.68% in 2029-30, nearly £3 billion more than under prior plans. We do not report NATO qualifying spend to three decimal places due to the variances in projected GDP figures. Further defence spe...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordTyphoon AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14531More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, Table 7: Spending on the Air Domain, what is the scope of the £5.4 billion in platform-based spending on Typhoon.
Answer: The £5.4 billion funds UK Typhoon and our participation in the European programme out to 2040 and provides the baseline to keep our aircraft operating into the 2040s. It will upgrade radars, communications and weapons systems across the fleet, as well as ...
Answered 6 Jul 2026
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