Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Type 26 Frigates: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79727More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, is he will set out the (a) delivery and (b) in-service date for each Type 26 frigate.
Answer: The Type 26 programme remains on track to meet all user requirements and deliver eight world-class anti-submarine warfare frigates in time to replace the anti-submarine warfare Type 23s. All ships are expected to enter service between 2028 and 2035. Type ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordType 26 Frigates: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79726More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in delivering the Global Combat Ship programme.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continues to work closely with BAE Systems (BAES) to ensure the Global Combat Ship (Type 26) programme remains on track to meet all user requirements and deliver world-class Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigates to replace the Type...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHMS Swiftsure: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79725More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on dismantling HMS Swiftsure.
Answer: To date almost 550 tonnes of conventional waste have been removed and recycled from Swiftsure, with 90% of her total weight expected to be recycled in due course. In June 2025, Swiftsure’s fin was cut and removed, marking a key project milestone. This uni...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordShipbuildingMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79724More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the National Shipbuilding Strategy.
Answer: The Government is committed to a successful shipbuilding and maritime technology sector. In 2024 alone, the sector contributed £3.5 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the economy and employed approximately 50,000 people, with a median annual wage of £4...
Answered 19 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBoeing E-7: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79723More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on obtaining final approval of the Full Business Case for the E7 Wedgetail programme.
Answer: The Full Business Case was approved in June 2025.
Answered 19 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79722More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to redefine the Armoured Cavalry 2025 Programme.
Answer: Any plans to redefine the Armoured Cavalry programme will be approved in accordance with extant Department procedures.
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordTyphoon Aircraft: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79721More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on the Phase 4 Enhancement to the Typhoon aircraft.
Answer: The four-Nation Phase 4 Enhancement (P4E) upgrade programme is in the System Definition de-risking phase of activity, following the signature of the System Definition Contract in 2024. Over the coming months, the four nations will agree on the final P4E c...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79720More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the data tables accompanying the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Annual Report 2024-25, published on 11 August 2025, what the nature is of the (a) workforce shortage
Answer: Personnel shortfalls were identified in both the RAF and Defence Equipment and Support delivery team constructs. Internal prioritisation activity has since occurred to mitigate shortfalls. Protector's schedule was also delayed due to the resultant review ...
Answered 19 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79719More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the Protector programme will receive approval for a review note.
Answer: A revised Review Note will be submitted to re-baseline the Protector RG Mk1 programme once the Defence Investment Plan has been released and the impact is understood.
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79718More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the outcome was of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Gate 4 programme review of the Mechanised Infantry Programme.
Answer: The most recent National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) review outcome of the Mechanised Infantry Programme is reflected in the NISTA 2024-2025 annual report which is published online. The supporting data grades the Mechanised...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79717More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the roll out of Ares as an infantry fighting vehicle is included within the budget for the (a) Mechanised Infantry Programme and (b) Armoured Cavalry 2025 programme.
Answer: ARES will be used to fulfil an Armoured Infantry capability. Subject to gaining the necessary approvals, the budget for ARES modifications will be met within the Armoured Cavalry programme not the Mechanised Infantry programme.
Answered 19 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79716More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which armoured fighting vehicle is part of the Mechanised Infantry Programme.
Answer: As published on the British Army website, Boxer is the Armoured Fighting Vehicle being delivered through the Mechanised Infantry Programme. https://www.army.mod.uk/learn-and-explore/equipment/combat-vehicles/boxer/
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordGuided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79715More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the in-service date is for the Royal Navy’s Future Anti-Surface Guided Weapon.
Answer: The Future Anti-Surface Guided Weapon (FASGW) requirements will be fulfilled by a “light” and “heavy” capability. FASGW (Light), also known as Martlet, achieved Initial Operating Capability in October 2021 and has been in operational service with the Roya...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMinesweepersMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79714More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the out-of-service dates are for each Royal Navy mine counter measures vessel.
Answer: All existing HUNT and SANDOWN-class Mine Countermeasures Vessels are planned for retirement within the Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) programme, as part of the transition to advanced autonomous systems. For operational security reasons, the Royal Navy does...
Answered 19 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Marine Systems: MinesweepersMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79713More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what mine counter measures vessels will be in scope to be replaced by maritime autonomous systems under the Mine Hunting Capability programme.
Answer: All existing HUNT and SANDOWN-class Mine Countermeasures Vessels are planned for retirement within the Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) programme, as part of the transition to advanced autonomous systems. For operational security reasons, the Royal Navy does...
Answered 19 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Marine Systems: MinesweepersMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79712More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what maritime autonomous systems are within the scope of the Mine Hunting Capability programme.
Answer: The Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) programme continues to deliver an advanced suite of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) into service within the Royal Navy, enabling frontline mine warfare specialists to enhance operat...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMinesweepersMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79711More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress he has made on implementing the Mine Hunting Capability programme.
Answer: The Mine Hunting Capability (MHC) programme continues to deliver an advanced suite of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) into service within the Royal Navy, enabling frontline mine warfare specialists to enhance operat...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDevonport Dockyard: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79710More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on implementing a repurposed dry dock as part of the Submarine Waterfront Infrastructure Future project.
Answer: The Submarine Waterfront Infrastructure Future (SWIF) programme will provide facilities to locations such as Devenport that include a new non-tidal maintenance berth in 5 Basin, a refurbished 10 Dock, and supporting buildings and services. Significant pla...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDevonport Dockyard: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79709More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress he has made on implementing a new non-tidal maintenance berth as part of the Submarine Waterfront Infrastructure Future project.
Answer: The Submarine Waterfront Infrastructure Future (SWIF) programme will provide facilities to locations such as Devenport that include a new non-tidal maintenance berth in 5 Basin, a refurbished 10 Dock, and supporting buildings and services. Significant pla...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDevonport Dockyard: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79708More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress he has made on implementing the Submarine Waterfront Infrastructure Future project.
Answer: The Submarine Waterfront Infrastructure Future (SWIF) programme will provide facilities to locations such as Devenport that include a new non-tidal maintenance berth in 5 Basin, a refurbished 10 Dock, and supporting buildings and services. Significant pla...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: ICTMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79707More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on migrating all users to the new managed print service.
Answer: The Migration Phase of the new Managed Print Service is complete. The project has achieved Full Operating Capability.
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: ICTMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79706More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in migrating all SECRET Tier users to the new MODNET platform.
Answer: There are currently no plans to migrate SECRET Tier users to a new MODNET platform.
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: ICTMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79705More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress he has made on migrating official tier users to the new MODNET platform.
Answer: 16,000 devices (approx. 8%) have been enrolled to the new MODNET platform as at week commencing 6 October 2025. A site-by-site device migration is currently underway.
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordAstute Class Submarines: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79704More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the Senior Responsible Officer delivery confidence assessment commentary on the timing of the in-water phase for Astute Boat 6.
Answer: HMS Agamemnon has been undertaking her in-water testing and commissioning phase at BAE Systems’ Shipyard in Barrow since October 2024. We continue to work closely with industry to deliver HMS Agamemnon by the end of 2026.
Answered 19 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordAWE AldermastonMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79703More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress his Department has made on implementing the Future Materials Campus programme.
Answer: The Future Materials Campus programme remains in an early phase of its development and we are engaging with industry to support its delivery. The programme is developing a value for money model that utilises modern methods of construction and ensures flex...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
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