Every parliamentary written question tabled by James Cartlidge this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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How many 9mm pistol rounds have been procured for Ukraine since 5 July 2024.
The UK has provided over six million rounds of small arms and light weapons ammunition to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. We cannot comment on specific calibres of ammunition or more detailed procurement and delivery schedules due to operational security.
What his target in service date is for CETUS.
CETUS is undergoing Integrated Test, Evaluation and Acceptance trials which are expected to complete in the summer, before handover to the Royal Navy. This is six months later than planned because of an amendment to the original design of the vessel. CETUS will continue progressive experimentation and capability demonstration activities until late 2027. CETUS is a capability demonstrator, so will enable greater understanding of how this type of vehicle can be operated, maintained and commanded - it is not intended to enter operational service and therefore does not have a target in-service date.
What recent estimate he has made of when (a) trials and (b) experimentation of CETUS will conclude.
CETUS is undergoing Integrated Test, Evaluation and Acceptance trials which are expected to complete in the summer, before handover to the Royal Navy. This is six months later than planned because of an amendment to the original design of the vessel. CETUS will continue progressive experimentation and capability demonstration activities until late 2027. CETUS is a capability demonstrator, so will enable greater understanding of how this type of vehicle can be operated, maintained and commanded - it is not intended to enter operational service and therefore does not have a target in-service date.
How many 30mm cannon rounds have been procured for Ukraine since 5 July 2024.
The UK has provided over six million rounds of small arms and light weapons ammunition to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. We cannot comment on specific calibres of ammunition or more detailed procurement and delivery schedules due to operational security.
For what reasons there has been a delay in commencing the CETUS sea trials.
CETUS is undergoing Integrated Test, Evaluation and Acceptance trials which are expected to complete in the summer, before handover to the Royal Navy. This is six months later than planned because of an amendment to the original design of the vessel. CETUS will continue progressive experimentation and capability demonstration activities until late 2027. CETUS is a capability demonstrator, so will enable greater understanding of how this type of vehicle can be operated, maintained and commanded - it is not intended to enter operational service and therefore does not have a target in-service date.
What recent progress has been made on the NATO anti-submarine warfare barrier smart defence initiative.
The Smart Defence Initiative is one part of our portfolio of work to maintain operational advantage in the underwater domain. Subject to Strategic Defence Review outcomes it will be deployed alongside other fixed and crewed systems and will be complimented by advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and autonomy. The NATO Anti-Submarine Warfare Smart Defence Initiative is UK led with a mandate to accelerate the exploitation of maritime uncrewed systems to support theatre undersea capability. The UK is taking the lead on the flagship project, the Allied Underwater Battlespace Mission Network. Industry engagement is already underway and closes at the end of the month.
How many 5.56mm rifle rounds have been procured for Ukraine since 5 July 2024.
The UK has provided over six million rounds of small arms and light weapons ammunition to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. We cannot comment on specific calibres of ammunition or more detailed procurement and delivery schedules due to operational security.
How many 5.56mm rifle rounds were manufactured in the UK (a) between 11 July 2023 and 4 July 2024 and (b) since 5 July 2024.
This information is being withheld for the purpose of safeguarding national security.
What the planned military aid budget provided by the UK to Ukraine is for the 2025-26 financial year.
This Government is committed to providing at least £3 billion a year in military support to Ukraine for as long as it takes.Additional support is being provided through the UK's contribution to the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration loans and UK Export Finance guaranteed loans.
How many 30mm cannon rounds were manufactured in the UK (a) between 11 July 2023 and 4 July 2024 and (b) since 5 July 2024.
This information is being withheld for the purpose of safeguarding national security.
Whether any new orders have been placed as part of the Next Generation Munitions Solution agreement since 5 July 2024.
This information is being withheld for the purpose of safeguarding national security.
What assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the decision by the US to pause military aid to Ukraine.
Our immediate focus is putting Ukraine in a position of strength and bringing the US and Ukraine together for the benefit of our collective security.NATO Allies pledged 40 billion Euros in military aid for Ukraine in 2024 and then went on to deliver 50 billion. 60% of that aid to Ukraine last year came from non-US Allies.The UK will continue to support Ukraine and is stepping up and speeding up its military assistance, spending £4.5 billion on military support for Ukraine this year which is more than ever before. We have also earmarked an additional £2.26 billion contribution under the ERA loan for military spending.
Whether he has placed any new orders for 155mm shells since 5 July 2024.
This information is being withheld for the purpose of safeguarding national security.
How many 155mm artillery shells were manufactured in the UK (a) between 11 July 2023 and 4 July 2024 and (b) since 5 July 2024.
This information is being withheld for the purpose of safeguarding national security.
How many 9mm rounds were manufactured in the UK (a) between 11 July 2023 and 4 July 2024 and (b) since 5 July 2024.
This information is being withheld for the purpose of safeguarding national security.
How many 7.62mm rounds were manufactured in the UK (a) between 11 July 2023 and 4 July 2024 and (b) since 5 July 2024.
This information is being withheld for the purpose of safeguarding national security.
How many manufacturing jobs have been created to support the Next Generation Munitions Solution agreement (a) between 11 July 2023 and 4 July 2024 and (b) since 5 July 2024 in (i) Washington in Tyne & Wear and (ii) Glascoed, Wales.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) does not currently hold the number of manufacturing jobs created to support the Next Generation Munitions Solution agreement in the specified time period.The Department has requested BAE Systems, (who deliver the Next Generation Munitions Solution for the MOD) to provide updated figures, and once they are received I will write to the hon. Member and will place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
How many new jobs have been created to support the Next Generation Munitions Solution agreement (a) between 11 July 2023 and 4 July 2024 and (b) since 5 July 2024 in (i) Washington in Tyne & Wear, (ii) Glascoed, Wales and (iii) the UK.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) does not currently hold information about the number of jobs created to support the Next Generation Munitions Solution agreement in the specified time period. The Department has requested BAE Systems, who deliver the Next Generation Munitions Solution for MOD, to provide updated figures. Once they are received, I will write to the hon. Member and will place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
How many Remote Controlled Howitzer 155 mm (RCH 155) he plans to procure; and whether this number has changed since 5 July 2024.
The Mobile Fires Project (MFP), delivering the Remote Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155), is currently in its Assessment Phase. I am withholding further information relating to the number of RCH 155 platforms being procured as it is commercially sensitive. I can confirm, however, that the number is subject to ongoing commercial negotiations and will also be guided by the outcome of the Strategic Defence Review. The proportion of work undertaken on the production of RCH 155, including manufacturing workshare, by the United Kingdom and Germany will be subject to contractual arrangements with industry following commercial negotiations. Throughout this process the Department will seek opportunities to maximise the nation’s workshare in support of UK prosperity and realisation of benefits to the Land Industrial Strategy.
How many and what proportion of the RCH 155 will be primarily manufactured in (a) the United Kingdom and (b) Germany.
The Mobile Fires Project (MFP), delivering the Remote Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155), is currently in its Assessment Phase. I am withholding further information relating to the number of RCH 155 platforms being procured as it is commercially sensitive. I can confirm, however, that the number is subject to ongoing commercial negotiations and will also be guided by the outcome of the Strategic Defence Review. The proportion of work undertaken on the production of RCH 155, including manufacturing workshare, by the United Kingdom and Germany will be subject to contractual arrangements with industry following commercial negotiations. Throughout this process the Department will seek opportunities to maximise the nation’s workshare in support of UK prosperity and realisation of benefits to the Land Industrial Strategy.