Question follow-through · 26831

Defence: Cybercrime

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 50 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, which (a) state and (b) non-state actors are responsible for cyber attacks on Defence systems.

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Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Tabled
2 Sept 2026
Target answer date
9 Sept 2026
Answer
9 Sept 2026 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 2 Sept 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 50 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, which (a) state and (b) non-state actors are responsible for cyber attacks on Defence systems.

  2. 9 Sept 2026

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  3. 9 Sept 2026

    Answer published

    I refer the hon. Member to answer i gave to the hon. Member for South Shropshire (Stuart Anderson) on 2 September 2026 to Question 19087. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-07-15/19087

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