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How many Modini DART 250 he has procured.
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The Ministry of Defence does not routinely disclose details of munitions procured or held in service, as doing so could prejudice the operational effectiveness and security of the Armed Forces.
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Written questions by Obese-Jecty.
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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What is the full scope of the Resilient and Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Technologies Project Arrangement.
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The Resilient Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence Technologies Project Agreement (RAAIT PA) aims to accelerate and enhance the AUKUS partners’ ability to perform complex operations using Autonomous and Artificial Intelligence Systems and Technologies wit...
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What assessment has he made of the potential impact of reverting the order for 12 F-35As back to 12 F-35Bs on the public purse.
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Future procurement for F-35A aircraft will be outlined in the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan.
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By when he plans to procure the GBU-53 StormBreaker Small Diameter Bomb II.
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I refer the hon. Member to the Answer I gave him on 26 May 2026 to Question 2224. 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 Ar...
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Pursuant to the Answer of 2 June 2026 to Question 3447 on AUKUS: Artificial Intelligence, whether AI has been deployed on Royal Air Force P8 aircraft to date.
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The AI algorithms in question were developed trilaterally using expertise across all three AUKUS nations. The algorithms are planned to be flown on our P8 aircraft in the future. The UK are currently benefitting from access to data, insights and operation...
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What is the scope of the Defence Energy Enterprise.
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The Defence Energy Enterprise brings together operational and estates energy, the Oil and Pipelines Agency and the Defence Energy and Capability Centre of Excellence (DECX), enabling coordinated and coherent end‑to‑end management of energy. The Enterprise...
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What is the scope of the Army Warfighting Experiment.
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The Army Warfighting Experiment is a continuous programme that tests and develops emerging military technologies and warfighting concepts. It brings together industry and military partners to evaluate capabilities to enhance operation effectiveness and in...
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On what date is HMS Iron Duke scheduled to retire.
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I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to Question 112210 on 18 February 2026 to the hon. Member for South Suffolk.https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-02-10/112210
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What assessment he has made of the potential impact on the UK's NATO Force Model contributions of the decision by the US of rightsizing its own contributions, as announced at NATO headquarters in Brussels on 22 M
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We welcome the US’s briefing which enables NATO Allies to plan and sequence the shift as part of greater European burden sharing. The UK is a fully committed Ally; we offer almost all our Armed Forces and significant capability contributions to NATO. Curr...
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Pursuant to the answer of 1 June 2026 to question 2963 on Global Combat Air Programme: Finance, by when will he sign the full international contract.
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The UK remains committed to the Global Combat Air Programme. Our focus remains on continuing to work closely with Italy and Japan on the next steps towards the full international contract.
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How many Nyan one-way effectors he has procured for the Royal Artillery in 2026.
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The Ministry of Defence does not routinely release details of munitions procured or held in service, as the release of this information could prejudice the operational effectiveness and security of the Armed Forces.
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How many of the fleet of 47 F-35Bs have been upgraded to Technology Refresh 3.
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Thirteen of the United Kingdom’s 47 F-35B aircraft have been upgraded to the Technology Refresh 3 standard.
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Pursuant to the Answer of 27 May 2926 to Question 3168 on Ammunition: Procurement, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of adopting the 6mm Advanced Rifle Cartridge for use in specialist weapons.
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The Ministry of Defence regularly assesses the effectiveness of small arms ammunition to ensure that personnel are equipped with the most appropriate capability. Current work is focused on assessing a range of calibres to improve the performance of some s...
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Who was contractually responsible for the recovery of the Royal Air Force F-35B Lightning II’s (a) ZM177 and (b) ZM179 from Lajes International Airport.
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The US Government manages delivery transit flights via the F-35 Joint Programme Office and its suite of support contracts.
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What the pilot-to-aircraft ratio is of the F-35B.
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I am withholding the information requested as its disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or the security of the Armed Forces.
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When he plans to sign a new contract to fund Edgewing and the next phase of the Global Combat Air Programme.
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The UK remains committed to the Global Combat Air Programme. Our focus remains on continuing to work closely with Italy and Japan on the next steps towards the full international contract.
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For what reason have Royal Air Force F-35B Lighting IIs ZM177 and ZM179 been at Lajes International Airport since 9th March 2026.
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As set out in my reply to the hon. Member's question in the Commons the aircraft are now in the UK. Issues relating to the platforms have been resolved. It is not common practice to reveal those issues in the public domain as I am sure the hon. Member wil...
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With reference to the answer of 16 January 2025 to question 23535 on Hawk Aircraft, how many of the Hawk T1 aircraft, including the sustainment fleet, have retired from service.
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Since 16 January 2025 two Hawk T1 aircraft have been retired from service and removed from the Military Aircraft Register.
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With reference to the press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, whether that deployment will be funded by
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The Chancellor has confirmed that she had approved access to the Special Reserve to deploy additional capabilities in the Middle East. This includes the £115 million UK contribution to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz announced in May....
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What is the projected cost to the Ministry of Defence of switching to sustainable aviation fuel.
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It is taking time to collate the requested information. I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
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