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Guided Weapons: Procurement

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by what date the interim stand-off capability will be available via the procurement of the Small Diameter Bomb II.

answeredMinistry of Defence

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Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Tabled
18 May 2026
Target answer date
20 May 2026
Answer
26 May 2026 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 18 May 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by what date the interim stand-off capability will be available via the procurement of the Small Diameter Bomb II.

  2. 20 May 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 26 May 2026

    Answer published

    As the hon. Gentleman will understand I am withholding the date that this capability will be available as it would harm the capability, effectiveness, and security of the Armed Forces. The procurement has been prioritised through the Foreign Military Sale...

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