Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions 2025
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National Armaments Director GroupMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79492More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by when the (a) Defence Support and (b) Defence Digital will move to the National Armaments Director group.
Answer: Defence Support was integrated into the National Armament Director (NAD) Group as of 1 April 2025. Defence Digital moved into the (NAD) Group on 1 July 2025.
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: InnovationMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79491More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the role of the jHub is within Strategic Command.
Answer: JHub delivers numerous innovation workstreams in support of operations to users across Cyber and Specialist Operations Command (formerly UK Strategic Command) and works closely with the new UK Defence Innovation organisation. These innovation projects spe...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79490More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which units fall under the umbrella of Special Operations Forces.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review was clear that the current threat environment means Defence needs greater choice and resilience across the spectrum of military effects. Units such as the Army Rangers and the Commando Force will provide the special operations...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79489More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made on exploring the use of the stratosphere with vehicles capable of carrying higher payloads for missions lasting over 6 months.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 19 September, to Question 76405. Options for exploring the use of the stratosphere with vehicles capable of carrying high payloads for extended period are being pursued through Project AETHER, which is i...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordISTAR: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79488More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the outcome was of the high-altitude uncrewed balloon tests conducted in South Dakota, USA under Project Aether.
Answer: The trials in South Dakota were successful and achieved or surpassed all intended test objectives. The objectives included:Providing 24-hour Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) coverage in high-latitude winter conditions at high-altitude;...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordISTARMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79487More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the full scope is of Project AETHER.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 19 September, to Question 76405. Project AETHER is at the trial phase. Initial planning is underway for a further trial, following the completion of the project first two trials.
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79486More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 55 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on establishing a government-wide review of handling processes for intelligence material.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by my hon. Friend the Minister of State (Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry) on 6 September 2025 to question 70782.
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79485More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 54 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on establishing a new Defence Intelligence Charter.
Answer: As set out in the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), work to establish a single defence intelligence enterprise under the banner of 'Military Intelligence Services' (MIS) is continuing. Key stakeholders across Defence have been consulted, and draft proposals...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary Intelligence: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79484More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 53 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on establishing a strong training offer that nurtures critical specialist skills.
Answer: The Defence Intelligence Academy was established in October 2025 by Commander Cyber and Specialist Operations Command and the Chief of Defence Intelligence as part of Defence’s efforts to ensure a strong training offer. The programme to do so has focussed...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Security: StaffMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79483More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 53 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on establishing a cross-government national security workforce strategy.
Answer: Developing a future-ready, purpose-driven, agile, and resilient workforce will be essential to meet the complex national security environment of tomorrow. Aligned with the Strategic Defence Review vision, Defence will work in conjunction with partners acr...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Intelligence ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79482More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 128 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on establishing a single counter-intelligence unit by November 2025.
Answer: There has been a concerted effort of stakeholder engagement across Defence, alongside partners, to ensure the Department is ready to establish a new Defence CI Unit (DCIU) to tackle the threats we face. There are a number of internal decisions to review, ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79481More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 128 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on driving improvements to (a) intelligence capability and (b) shared services within Military Intelligence Services.
Answer: As set out in the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), work to establish a single defence intelligence enterprise under the banner of 'Military Intelligence Services' (MIS) is continuing. Key stakeholders across Defence have been consulted, and draft proposals...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79480More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 128 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on aligning (a) architecture and (b) standards with the (i) defence-wide digital network, (ii) platforms and (iii) servic
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) does not comment on the detail of networks operating at Secret or above for reasons of national security. While the Strategic Defence Review 2025 outlines our ambition to align architecture and standards across defence digita...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 128 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on improving data-sharing with the UK intelligence community through adoption of (a) common data standards, (b) handling
Answer: Collaboration with partners across Government, including the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC), is essential to Defence outputs-both in routine activity and on operations. The Strategic Defence Review (SDR) sets a clear ambition to strengthen collaboration...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79478More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 128 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on breaking down barriers to collaboration with partners across government.
Answer: Collaboration with partners across Government, including the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC), is essential to Defence outputs-both in routine activity and on operations. The Strategic Defence Review (SDR) sets a clear ambition to strengthen collaboration...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79477More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 127 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on establishing the banner of Military Intelligence Services.
Answer: As set out in the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), work to establish a single defence intelligence enterprise under the banner of 'Military Intelligence Services' (MIS) is continuing. Key stakeholders across Defence have been consulted, and draft proposals...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79476More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 127 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on establishing a single defence intelligence enterprise.
Answer: As set out in the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), work to establish a single defence intelligence enterprise under the banner of 'Military Intelligence Services' (MIS) is continuing. Key stakeholders across Defence have been consulted, and draft proposals...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordISTARMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79475More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 127 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, what progress he has made on maximising the intelligence capabilities of (a) Royal Navy, (b) Army, (c) RAF and (d) Space Comma
Answer: As set out in the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), work to establish a single defence intelligence enterprise under the banner of 'Military Intelligence Services' (MIS) is continuing. Key stakeholders across Defence have been consulted, and draft proposals...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79474More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 127 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, what progress he has made on maximising the intelligence capabilities of UK Special Forces J2.
Answer: It is the longstanding policy of successive Governments not to comment on the details of the activity, personnel or capabilities of the UK Special Forces.
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79473More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 127 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, what progress he has made on maximising the intelligence capabilities of Joint Intelligence (J2).
Answer: As set out in the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), work to establish a single defence intelligence enterprise under the banner of 'Military Intelligence Services' (MIS) is continuing. Key stakeholders across Defence have been consulted, and draft proposals...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79472More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 127 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, what progress he has made on maximising the intelligence capabilities of the Permanent Joint Headquarters.
Answer: As set out in the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), work to establish a single defence intelligence enterprise under the banner of 'Military Intelligence Services' (MIS) is continuing. Key stakeholders across Defence have been consulted, and draft proposals...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence Intelligence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79471More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 127 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, what progress he has made on increasing funding for into Defence Intelligence to build its (a) capability and (b) capacity.
Answer: Defence is taking forward a large range of projects and programmes aimed at improving defence intelligence capability. While we do not comment in detail on aspects of Defence capability that could be useful to adversaries, I can say that Defence is increa...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79470More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 127 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, what progress he has made on improving defence intelligence capabilities to (a) better meet today’s threats and (b) optimise f
Answer: Defence is taking forward a large range of projects and programmes aimed at improving defence intelligence capability. While we do not comment in detail on aspects of Defence capability that could be useful to adversaries, I can say that Defence is increa...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Intelligence ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79469More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 127 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, what progress he has made on tackling barriers to interoperability between defence and the UK Intelligence Community.
Answer: Collaboration with partners across Government, including the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC), is essential to Defence outputs-both in routine activity and on operations. The Strategic Defence Review (SDR) sets a clear ambition to strengthen collaboration...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Intelligence ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79468More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 127 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, what the barriers to interoperability are between defence and the UK Intelligence Community.
Answer: Collaboration with partners across Government, including the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC), is essential to Defence outputs-both in routine activity and on operations. The Strategic Defence Review (SDR) sets a clear ambition to strengthen collaboration...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
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