Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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National Security: StaffMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22983More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 53 of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress he has made in establishing a cross-government national security workforce strategy.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer provided to UIN 79483 National Security: Staff 20 October 2025.https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-10-10/79483
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence Intelligence: StaffMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22982More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 53 of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress he has made in equipping Defence Intelligence with the tools to attract, develop, and retain a motivated workforce.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer provided to Question 21645 Defence Intelligence: Recruitment on 8 September 2026. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-08-28/21645
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPermanent Joint Headquarters: SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22981More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 52 of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress he has made in ensuring the Permanent Joint Headquarters is more resilient to both physical and cyber-attack.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 20 October 2025, to Question 79497.https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-10-10/79497
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: CybersecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22980More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 51 of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress he has made in planning and developing the CyberEM Command structure as part of the Digital Warfighter Group, including ensu
Answer: The Defence Cyber and Electromagnetic Force reached initial operating capability on 1 December 2025. This marked the establishment of the Force Headquarters and the command structure. Work continues to scale capability and follows a blended whole force ap...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: CybersecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22979More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 51 of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, whether his predecessor established an initial operating capability for a new CyberEM Command within Strategic Command by the end of 2025.
Answer: The Defence Cyber and Electromagnetic Force reached initial operating capability on 1 December 2025. This marked the establishment of the Force Headquarters and the command structure. Work continues to scale capability and follows a blended whole force ap...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBallistic Missile DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22978More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 50 of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress he has made in seeking partners to develop a next-generation, overhead, persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnais
Answer: The Government accepted all 62 recommendations of the Strategic Defence Review and is delivering them through the Defence Investment Plan, backed by record investment in Defence. For Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD), the Defence Investment Plan i...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSkynetMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22977More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 49 of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress he has made in periodically reviewing the SKYNET 6A and SKYNET 6EC satellite communications programmes, including to ensure
Answer: In relation to Recommendation 49, the resilience and operational relevance of the planned Skynet 6A and EC capabilities are continuously assessed against projected operational demands and emerging threats. Where necessary, adjustments are made across the ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Space TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22976More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 49 of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress he has made in funding the resilience of military space systems, including a focus on (a) space control, (b) decision advant
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has continued to invest in resilient military space capabilities, focused on space control, decision advantage, and supporting Defence's ability to understand threats and conduct operations. In line with the Defence Investmen...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAir Force: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22975More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 48 of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, if he completed the review of (a) storage and (b) other standards in order to remove regulations that place unnecessary constraints on tra
Answer: The review of weapons availability and sustainment for the Royal Air Force has been completed under the 'Optimise' Directive, which coheres initiatives to deliver benefits across the Service. Some of the measures recommended have already been implemented,...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22974More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 48 of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress he has made in replacing Hawk T1 and Hawk T2 with a cost-effective fast jet trainer, including building in maximum use of co
Answer: As announced in the Defence Investment Plan 2026, the Ministry of Defence has initiated a programme to introduce a modernised fast-Jet Training System, which will also allow the Red Arrows display team to replace their ageing Hawk aircraft, with a signifi...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordRAF Brize NortonMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22973More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 48 of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress he has made in planning a commercial alternative to RAF Brize Norton should it be unavailable for operations; and whether he
Answer: Whilst Royal Air Force (RAF) Brize Norton is unavailable for operations due to essential runway maintenance, the RAF air transport fleet has been dispersed to operate from multiple locations in the UK. Defence Readiness legislation is also being actively ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordRAF Brize NortonMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 22972More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 48 of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress he has made in funding and improving RAF Brize Norton as a high priority in partnership with private finance.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordA400M AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22971More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 47 of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress he has made in augmenting the existing fleet of A400M with additional more (a) A400M, (b) civilian charter and (c) sponsored
Answer: Increasing the capacity and efficiency of Military Air Transport continues to be evaluated following the release of the Defence Investment Plan. Future air mobility requirements will continue to be considered through the Department's established capabilit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBallistic Missile DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22970More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 47 of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress he has made in initiating investment in improving the foundations of the Integrated Air and Missile Defence capabilities, in
Answer: The Government accepted all 62 recommendations of the Strategic Defence Review and is delivering them through the Defence Investment Plan, backed by record investment in Defence. For Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD), the Defence Investment Plan i...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22969More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress has he made in exploring providing Protector with a maritime surveillance capability, integrated with P-8 Poseidon maritime control and reconnais
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan directed Maritime capabilities for the PROTECTOR RG Mk1 be brought forward, and a review of PROTECTOR is therefore currently underway. Rebaselined milestones are expected by December 2026, with a Review Note to follow. In the i...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBoeing E-7Ministry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22968More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress has he made in a) maintaining E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft and b) procuring further E-7 aircraft by expediting a cos
Answer: The MOD will assume responsibility for maintaining the E-7 Wedgetail aircraft once they are accepted into service. In preparation, training of maintenance personnel is already underway as part of wider efforts to establish and sustain the UK E-7 enterpris...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22967More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress has he made in ensuring a mix of F-35A and B models according to military requirements to provide greater value for money, as outlined in Recomme
Answer: Discussions with the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) are ongoing regarding the procurement profiles and delivery schedule for the next batch of F-35 Lightning aircraft. The next batch is planned to include at least 12 F-35A aircraft for delivery to the Op...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22966More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress has he made in ensuring ACPs are designed to operate in collaboration with a) fourth-, b) fifth- and c) future generations of combat aircraft and
Answer: In the future battlespace, Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACP) will come in all shapes and sizes; as such communication and collaboration levels with all generations of combat air will be defined by role, size and complexity of ACP design.The Storm F...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: ParachutingMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22965More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress has he made in ensuring airborne parachute capability and capacity is focused on specialists and a single battalion group, as outlined in Recomme
Answer: Airborne capability is delivered through a combination of parachute equipment, trained personnel and supporting air delivery platforms, and Defence continues to manage these elements to meet current operational requirements. Defence is working to ensure a...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament record16 Air Assault BrigadeMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22964More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress has he made in ensuring global crisis response at very high readiness in the land domain is led by 16 Air Assault Brigade, as outlined in Recomme
Answer: Airborne capability is delivered through a combination of parachute equipment, trained personnel and supporting air delivery platforms, and Defence continues to manage these elements to meet current operational requirements. Defence is working to ensure a...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHeadquarters Standing Joint Command (UK)Ministry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22963More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress has he made in deploying Headquarters Standing Joint Command (UK) to lead wider efforts to reconnect Defence with society, as part of a whole-of-
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to question 22962 on the 8 September 2026.https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-08-28/22962
Answered 23 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHeadquarters Standing Joint Command (UK)Ministry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22962More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress has he made in enabling Headquarters Standing Joint Command (UK) to command all UK military support to national resilience under the MSHQ, as out
Answer: Standing Joint Command (UK) is already the UK's Joint Operational Headquarters for homeland resilience. It commands Defence support to civil authorities during national resilience events, including natural disasters and other domestic incidents.Through it...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22961More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress has he made in evolving the Army’s mix of Regulars and Reserves to ensure a minimum of 100,000 soldiers, of which 73,000 are Regular, as outlined
Answer: The Army is continuing work to implement the recommendations of the Strategic Defence Review, including those relating to the future balance of Regular and Reserve personnel. The Army continues to take forward a range of initiatives to strengthen resilien...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22960More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, by when does he plan to have increased the Army’s lethality ten-fold, as outlined in Recommendation 42.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question 79389 on 17 October 2025.https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-10-10/79389
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22959More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 42 of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress he has made in accelerating the development and deployment of the Army’s new Recce-Strike approach.
Answer: The Army has approved and is implementing a Deep Recce Strike Brigade to provide Corps-level (HQ ARRC) integration of intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and precision strike capabilities, including novel one-way effectors. The 5th Generation Land ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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