Every parliamentary written question tabled by Ben Obese-Jecty this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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With reference to the official footage released by the MOD of the operation to board the Russian Shadow Fleet vessel SMYRTOS on 14 June 2026, were any of the shots within the footage staged for promotional purpos
Suggestions that the UK’s interdiction of the Russian shadow fleet vessel Smyrtos was staged for publicity purposes are false. While we don’t routinely comment on specific operational details, the footage released was of secondary clearance of all spaces ...
With reference to paragraph 21 of the Fifth Report of the Committee of Public Accounts of Session 2026-27 on MoD follow-up Spring 2026, HC95, published on 7 June 2026, what is the projected cost of Ajax 2; and ho
‘Ajax 2’ is not a separate programme, but shorthand for a package of ongoing and planned enhancements to the Ajax family of vehicles. As such, there is no single projected cost for ‘Ajax 2’. The Ajax programme itself is a £6.3 billion programme to deliver...
What is the establishment of a Boxer Mechanised Infantry Regiment for a) vehicles and b) soldiers.
Under current plans, Boxer is initially being fielded as a supporting capability to Armoured Units within 3rd (UK) Division, before being fielded to Mechanised Infantry Units between 2030 – 2035.
With reference to the oral contribution of the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry to the Hon. Member for Huntingdon during the Urgent Question on the Defence Investment Plan on 10 June 2026, by when will
Since 1 April 2026, 0 Ministry of Defence procurement contracts have been cancelled. Data relating to the number of contracts delayed or renegotiated is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost and not within the requested ti...
Pursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 5096 on Military Aircraft: Training, if he will list the stage of the fast jet training pipeline that each trainee fast jet pilots is currently at.
I am withholding the information requested as its disclosure would be likely to prejudice the capability and effectiveness of the Armed Forces.
What assessment has he made of the potential merits of defence AI learning from the Ukrainian Delta battle management system.
The United Kingdom has worked closely with Ukraine throughout its defence against Russia's illegal invasion.The UK continues to learn from Ukraine's approach to innovation and battlefield adaptation and these lessons are informing UK Defence's approach to...
Pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026, to question 4926 on Ajax Vehicles: Procurement, what criteria need to be met before the second phase of delivering an improved Ajax vehicle can begin.
Under current plans, the second phase of the Ajax programme will look to deliver a number of significant enhancements, including improvements to air filtration, crew compartment heating and the electrical power generation system. These enhancements reflec...
What progress he has made in developing the use of machine vision for lock-on and terminal phase of one-way effectors.
The Department continues to explore how machine vision technologies may enhance targeting processes, including in one-way effectors, to improve operational effectiveness. Policy development is ongoing, in consultation with MOD legal teams, to ensure compl...
Pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to question 5077 on F-35 Aircraft, by when does he expect the F-35B production line to close.
The decision on when to close the F-35B production line will be for the UK F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) to make. The requirement for F-35 Lightning aircraft through the life of the programme is well understood by the multi-national JPO.
What new air and missile defence capabilities have been delivered by the UK-Poland Joint Programme Office to date.
As close allies, the UK and Poland enjoy deep cooperation on air and missile defence capabilities, as evidenced by industrial cooperation for Poland's NAREW ground-based air defence programme. The UK-Poland Joint Programme Office (JPO) was established in ...
What was the outcome of the most recent Breakdown Test and Critical Analysis (on all RAF munitions.
Breakdown Test and Critical Analysis (BTCA) is routinely undertaken across different weapons in the RAF munitions stockpile, with specific outcomes held at Official-Sensitive classification. The evidence from the most recent programme of BTCA activity, co...
If he can confirm what the budget allocation for funding the British Army’s active reserve is for this reporting period.
The Strategic Defence Review is clear that Reserve Forces are integral to a future force, with an emphasis on increasing the proportion of trained, deployable and routinely utilised personnel. This Government is committed to increasing the proportion of a...
Pursuant to the answer of 4 June 2026 to question 1023 on HMS Bulwark: Repairs and Maintenance, what progress he has made in identifying a vendor for the purchase of HMS Bulwark.
A vendor has been secured and a final announcement will be made shortly.
Pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026, to question 5095 on Military Aircraft: Training, what is the average length of holdover time for pilots between UK Military Flying Training System courses.
The current average cumulative holdover time for fast jet pilots between UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) courses is 690 days. This cumulative holdover duration is a result of trainees having faced extended legacy holdovers, which has now been ...
Pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to question 5107 on Army: Procurement, by when his Department will complete trial activity to assess the potential utility of the Hendrick Technical Solutions’ Silent Tactica
The system is currently being trialled over the summer period to assess its potential utility.
Pursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 5120 on USA: Red Arrows, if he will publish the bespoke risk assessment for transit to the United States that supplements the extant Hawk T1 Air System Safety Cas
Managing Hawk T1 operations to deliver safe outcomes is a core Defence activity. The Royal Air Force does not routinely publish bespoke risk assessments for the Red Arrows as they are continuously reviewed and updated, including during the preparation and...
What the block capability is of the UK Boxer mechanised fleet.
The Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) Programme does not recognise the term ‘block capability’ in relation to the delivery of Boxer. However, I can confirm that the MIV fleet is being delivered to a single common build standard across the 623 vehicles bei...
Pursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 5103 on Boxer Vehicles: Procurement, how many Boxer vehicles and of what variant have been received by the 1st Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
The Ministry of Defence does not routinely disclose a breakdown of vehicle numbers by unit or regiment, due to operational sensitivity. I can confirm that the Mechanised Infantry Vehicle Boxer programme deliveries from industry are progressing in line wit...
Pursuant to the answer of 4 June 2026 to question 4901 on Defence: Finance, on what date was the Armed Forces Minister first given sight of the Defence Investment Plan.
Awaiting answer.
Pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to question 5082 on Antitank Missiles: Procurement, how many Lightweight Command Launch Units have been ordered; and whether they will replace all of the current Command Laun
The UK’s existing Javelin Command Launch units will be gradually phased out, to be replaced by the new Lightweight Command Launch Unit. Javelin capability will be maintained by a mixed fleet during this transition. As I am certain the hon. Member will und...