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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Pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to question 4921 on Reserve Forces, by when he will have assessed the feasibility of developing a new force modelled on the Reserves which connects local communities with Def
On SDR recommendation 27, MOD is developing options for the protection of critical national infrastructure in the event of crisis or conflict, including exploring the development of a new force that is modelled on the Reserves and connects local communiti...
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...
Pursuant to the answer of 5 June 2026 to question 5073 on Electronic Warfare, by when does he plan the capability from Project CRENIC to enter service.
The Planning Assumption for Service Entry (PASE) for the dismounted, soldier worn CRENIC system is 2028.
Pursuant to the answer of 23 January 2026 to question 106284 on Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Decommissioning, what progress he has made on identifying a vehicle platform to replace Stormer.
As he will know the long-term replacement for Stormer is under consideration as part of the Heavy Protected Mobility (PM) sub-programme, within the Land Mobility Programme. The Heavy PM sub-programme is in its concept phase and is currently evaluating the...
Pursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 5091 on Military Aircraft: Training, what mixed reality resources have been integrated into the training pipeline as part of Phase 1 of the Fast Jet Transformatio
The Fast Jet Transformation Programme Phase 1 has upgraded five Texan T1 and six Hawk T2 synthetic training devices. These training devices are used within the fast jet training pipeline as part of Basic Flying Training and Advanced Jet Training and now i...
Pursuant to the answer of 4 June 2026 to question 1023 on HMS Bulwark: Repairs and Maintenance, by when the regeneration of HMS Bulwark will be completed.
The regeneration of HMS Bulwark is expected to complete this year.
Following the completion of the delivery of the 48th F-35B Lightning II, what is the distribution of F-35Bs across the Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm’s a) operational and b) training locations.
Following delivery of the 48th UK F-35B Lightning aircraft, 42 are currently based at RAF Marham. These aircraft are distributed between two frontline squadrons, 617 Squadron and 809 Naval Air Squadron, which provide operational capability and participa...
Pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to question 4912 on Ajax Vehicles: Health and Safety, what recent progress he has made on the Ajax programme; and what the outcome was of the IEPR.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 8 June 2026, to Question 4912, which remains extant.
With reference to the Committee of Public Accounts Fifth Report of Session 2026-27 (HC95), paragraph 2, for what reason did the department not have adequate accounting records in relation to audit evidence that £
The Department did not maintain appropriate accounting records to support the classification of £6.1 billion of AWE assets under construction due to inadequate legacy record-keeping. Many of these costs are historic, some dating back to 15 years old, and ...
Pursuant to the answer of of 8 June 2026 to question 4902 on Military Aircraft: Fuels, by when he plans to write regarding the requested information.
The requested information is now available and is given below. The Ministry of Defence does not undertake the blending of SAF with conventional jet fuel; therefore, the current impact on the services is negligible. The fuel used at Main Operating Bases is...
Pursuant to the Answer of 4 June 2026 to Question 1023 on HMS Bulwark: Repairs and Maintenance, what the projected net return for his Department is of the sale of HMS Bulwark.
HMS BULWARK is currently in HMNB Devonport undergoing regeneration. Regeneration costs are not yet confirmed and will be announced in due course. The cost of generating her will be offset by any agreed sales figure which we expect will represent a net ret...
With reference to the Committee of Public Accounts Fifth Report of Session 2026-27 (HC95), paragraph 11, what are the nine DNE programmes have whole-life costs of more than £10 billion.
The following nine Defence Nuclear Enterprise programmes have whole-life costs exceeding £10 billion: AstuteAstraeaClyde Transformation ProgrammeCore Production CapabilityDreadnoughtFuture Materials CampusNuclear Fuels ProgrammeSSNASubmarine Build Modern...
What impact the awarding of a 10 year contract for supply of General-Purpose Machine Gun L7A2 weapon systems will have on the planned out-of-service date of the L7A2 of 2035.
The recently published Voluntary Transparency Notice for the General-Purpose Machine Gun contract arrangement does not impact the planned Out of Service Date of 2035. I am unable to provide details relating to the detailed technical specification of the L...
With reference to his Department's Transparency Notice 715870491-Procurement of General-Purpose Machine Gun L7A2 weapon systems (GPMG System) and associated ancillaries, published on 5 June 2026, what is the full
The recently published Voluntary Transparency Notice for the General-Purpose Machine Gun contract arrangement does not impact the planned Out of Service Date of 2035. I am unable to provide details relating to the detailed technical specification of the L...
With reference to the Committee of Public Accounts Fifth Report of Session 2026-27 (HC95), paragraph 21, what progress he has made in restarting trials with Ajax by the end of 2026.
As advised within my last Written Ministerial Statement on 28 April 2026, we are considering a phased approach to the restarting of the Ajax programme. The first phase will include the restarting of the trials using the current version of Ajax. As I have ...
With reference to the Committee of Public Accounts Fifth Report of Session 2026-27 (HC95), paragraph 5, what is the full scope of the Ajax 2’package of upgrades currently being developed.
As advised within my last Written Ministerial Statement on 28 April 2026, we are considering a phased approach to the restarting of the Ajax programme. The first phase will include the restarting of the trials using the current version of Ajax. As I have ...
What progress he has made in procuring a replacement for CROWSNEST.
The Royal Navy is investigating successor systems for the Crowsnest Airborne Early Warning system, including the potential use of Uncrewed Air Systems. This approach is consistent with the development of Hybrid Air Wing as set out in the Strategic Defence...
What is the value of contracts awarded by the Dismounted Close Combat Team each year between FY2015/16 - FY2025/26.
The total contract spend, as indicated by data drawn from MOD Contract, Purchasing and Finance records for the National Armaments Materiel Dismounted Close Combat Team, is as follows: Financial YearTotal Spend2015/16£62,066,659.722016/17£140,771,358.24201...
What progress has he made in re-establishing his Department's capability to produce nuclear fuel.
The Nuclear Fuels programme is in its early development phase, and we are currently working with industry to develop options for its delivery. These options will inform the timescales for completion.
With reference to the Committee of Public Accounts Fifth Report of Session 2026-27 (HC95), paragraph 2, for what reason did his Department classify historic expenditure by the Atomic Weapons Establishment as spen
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) classifies historic expenditure by AWE as spending on infrastructure development as these costs relate to assets under construction. These include buildings, infrastructure and equipment, managed by AWE but owned and capitali...