Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions

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Written questions

Global Combat Air Programme: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22858More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the his Department's press release entitled £708 million to accelerate UK next-generation air combat technology, published on 22 July 2026, what is the scope of the development of advanced techn
Answer: The £708 million announced on 22 July 2026 forms part of the Government's investment in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme and the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). The funding is intended to accelerate the development and maturation of a ran...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Guided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 22857More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will set out the full requirements of the hypersonic target to be delivered under Project Bowline.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Ministry of Defence Police: Police PursuitsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22856More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of the operational benefits of introducing a pursuit policy for the Ministry of Defence Police.
Answer: Police pursuit policies are strictly regulated to balance the need to apprehend offenders against the safety of the public and officers. The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) works closely with, and where necessary are reliably supported by, other police f...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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Ajax Vehicles: ReviewsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22855More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Written Statement of 14 July 2026 on The Armoured Cavalry Programme, HCWS237, what is the timetable for resulting actions from the Ajax Independent Expert Panel Review.
Answer: Progress is underway with alignment of the Independent Expert Panel Review (IEPR) recommendations with existing Army Safety Investigation Team report recommendations, with implementation timelines being finalised. Some IEPR recommendations are dependent o...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Ajax Vehicles: ReviewsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22854More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Written Statement of 14 July 2026 on The Armoured Cavalry Programme, HCWS237, when did the review by Jonathan Simcock commence and on what date is it scheduled to conclude.
Answer: Jonathan Simcock was appointed Lead Reviewer in May 2026 to undertake the review. Subject to ministerial consideration, the Ajax Simcock Review is expected to be published later this year following its presentation to MOD Ministers.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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Ajax Vehicles: SafetyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22853More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Written Statement of 14 July 2026 on The Armoured Cavalry Programme, HCWS237, when he plans to have resolved the findings of the Army Safety Investigation Team investigation.
Answer: All recommendations from the Ajax Safety Investigation Team's investigation are being progressed, with the majority already completed. A number of the recommendations apply more broadly across the Ministry of Defence, not solely to just the Ajax programme...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22852More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 97 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what was the outcome of the STRATUS long range strike programme review.
Answer: The STRATUS programme review is due to report this autumn. The Department will then consider its conclusions.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Type 31 FrigatesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 22851More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Corrigendum to Tender 707770451 entitled Type 31 Through Life Support, published on 22 July 2026, what plans he has to replace the abandoned requirement with a new requirement for management
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Type 31 FrigatesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 22850More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Corrigendum to Tender 707770451 entitled Type 31 Through Life Support, published on 22 July 2026, in what way do the assumptions underpinning the current Type 31 Through Life Support no long
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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NavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 22849More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026, what was the specific nature of the £620,000 constructive loss of the cancellation of Operational Advantage Centre.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Defence EquipmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22848More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026, what was the specific nature of the £647,000 constructive loss of the Through Barrier Imaging Systems whose contract was terminated.
Answer: The constructive loss is associated with the Department's decision to terminate the Through Barrier Imaging Systems (TBIS) contract as the best value for money outcome for Defence. The figure was calculated in accordance with Government accounting require...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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Defence: Space TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22847More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026, what was the specific nature of the £1,070,000 constructive loss of the Skyrora V1 Launchers that were surplus to requirements.
Answer: In 2025, the UK ordered a number of Skyrora V1 launchers, which were manufactured as per the contract. However, in parallel, the launcher design was improved, resulting in a V3 version. Where possible, production of the upgraded V3 launchers used componen...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence: CybersecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22846More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026, what was the specific nature of the £1,349,000 constructive loss of the Cyber Resilience Programme.
Answer: The £1.349 million constructive loss relates to seven undeployed cyber security appliances procured under the Cyber Resilience Programme. Subsequent reassessment of demand and the supplier's confirmation of the equipment's end of service date meant the as...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
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Military Bases: InfrastructureMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22845More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026, what was the specific nature of the £1,500,000 constructive loss of the Secondary Facilities Project - Project Terminated.
Answer: The loss relates to a maintenance facility for the Low Level Transfer Trolley within the Secondary Facilities project, an element of the Submarine Waterfront Infrastructure (Future) programme. A decision was taken to terminate the facility during the desi...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Fleet Solid Support Ships: WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22844More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the his Department's annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026, what was the specific nature of the £1,704,000 constructive loss of the Fleet Solid Support Automatic Small Calibre Gun Rationalisat
Answer: The Fleet Solid Support (FSS) Automatic Small Calibre Gun requirement, which formed part of the manufacture contract with Navantia UK, has been removed from the contract as it is no longer aligned with the Royal Navy's (RN) most likely future gun solution...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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Defence: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22843More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026, Losses, if he will provide further information on the £1,871,000 constructive loss in relation to Training equipment no longer ne
Answer: The constructive loss relates to training equipment procured during the Demonstration and Manufacture phases of the Joint Fires Synthetic Training programme, which was subsequently declared surplus to requirements with the costs written-off. This was as a...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Defence: AuditMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22842More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026, Losses, if he will provide further information on the £2,147,000 constructive loss in relation to the cessation of the Commercial
Answer: The £2.147 million constructive loss relates to a Commercial Audit Tool trialled by Defence Digital to identify potential commercial overpayments. The tool delivered benefits, and the concept is now being rolled out more widely across the Ministry of Defe...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group: ClosuresMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22841More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026, Losses, if he will provide further information on the £2,859,000 constructive loss in relation to the Marshall - site closures.
Answer: The MARSHALL Air Traffic Management constructive loss relates to historical programme costs that were incurred appropriately, but were later declared abortive following strategic and operational decisions to close a number of sites. Related activities tha...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence EquipmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22840More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026, Losses, if he will provide further information on the £3,354,000 constructive loss in relation to the cancellation of the Shelf-L
Answer: The UK joined the NATO Support & Procurement Agency (NSPA) Stinger Shelf-Life Extension Programme (SLEP) to extend the life of Stinger missiles in the UK stockpile. Following unsuccessful attempts to procure additional missiles, the UK withdrew from t...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Defence: SoftwareMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 22839More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026, Losses, if he will provide further information on the £4,739,000 constructive loss in relation to the cancellation of the Softwar
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Military Bases: Solar PowerMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 22838More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026, Losses, if he will provide further information on the £5,762,000 constructive loss in relation to the cancellation of the Photovo
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Army: Digital TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22837More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026, Losses, if he will provide further information on the £6,020,000 constructive loss in relation to the cancellation of Project Jan
Answer: Project Janus no longer met strategic requirements. In line with accounting requirements, the MOD reassessed and wrote off the associated costs.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Dstl: BuildingsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22836More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026, Losses, if he will provide further information on the £6,249,000 constructive loss in relation to the Porton Down building demoli
Answer: The £6.249 million constructive loss relates to the impairment of the net book value of a number of unused buildings at Porton Down that were approved for demolition before the end of their useful economic lives. The demolitions create an opportunity to r...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence: PropertyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 22835More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026, Losses, if he will provide further information on the £6,321,000 constructive loss in relation to the Quinquennial Review Propert
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Defence Equipment: Cameras and LasersMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22834More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026, Losses, if he will provide further information on the £8,332,000 constructive loss in relation to the Thermal imaging camera and
Answer: The Royal Navy continues to review all its programmes and to allocate funding appropriately based on operational requirements and value for money. Funding for some initiatives, such as the Thermal Imaging camera and Laser Range Finder replacement programm...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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