Written questions by Cartlidge.

What steps his department is taking to ensure UK defence manufacturers benefit from the new NATO commitment to expand collective manufacturing capacity.

Awaiting answer.

Whether he has conducted an assessment of the implications for NATO should implementation of the Defence Investment Plan be delayed.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to paragraph 108 of his Department's Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what the expected date of completion is to integrate military medical records with the NHS.

Awaiting answer.

What steps his department is taking to increase the resilience of the UK's defence industrial base in support of NATO's long-term deterrence objectives.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to the Written Statement of 14 July 2026, entitled The Armoured Cavalry Programme, UIN HCWS237, what criteria were used to determine the prioritisation of the 41 recommendations.

Awaiting answer.

What contribution the UK intends to make towards the NATO commitment to provide €70 billion in military equipment, assistance and training to Ukraine in 2026.

Awaiting answer.

Whether his Department has conducted a review of the resilience of UK defence supply chains against disruption during major conflict.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to the Written Statement of 14 July 2026, entitled The Armoured Cavalry Programme, UIN HCWS237, if he will publish the full report of the Ajax Independent Expert Panel Review.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment he has made of whether the Defence Investment Plan enables the UK to meet all capability commitments agreed at the NATO Summit.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to the Written Statement of 14 July 2026, entitled The Armoured Cavalry Programme, UIN HCWS237, what is the estimated date of completion of the Ministerial Review.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to the Written Statement of 14 July 2026, entitled The Armoured Cavalry Programme, UIN HCWS237, what the cost to the public purse is of implementing the recommendations of the Ajax Independent Expert Panel Review.

Awaiting answer.

Whether he has had discussions with NATO allies on eliminating defence trade barriers.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to the hearing of the Defence Committee on 7 July 2026, HC 530, whether he intends to introduce annual reporting to Parliament on the delivery of the Defence Investment Plan against published milestones.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to the hearing of the Defence Committee on 7 July 2026, HC 530, what plans his Department has to accelerate the delivery of the Digital Targeting Web.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to the hearing of the Defence Committee on 7 July 2026, HC 530, whether his Department has made an assessment of General Sir Richard Barrons' comments on the financial gap between the level of funding required to implement strategic defence review requires and the proposed level of funding.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to the hearing of the Defence Committee on 7 July 2026, HC 530, whether his Department has made an assessment of the change in the threat posed by Iran to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia.

Awaiting answer.

What steps he is taking to ensure sovereign UK capabilities remain a priority for weapons integration, including F-35As.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to the hearing of the Defence Committee on 7 July 2026, HC 530, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the delay in appointing the National Arms Director on the timeline for the delivery of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026.

Awaiting answer.

If his Department will provide an update on recent military developments in Iran.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment he has made of the level of recruitment for specialist engineering, cyber and digital defence roles required by the Defence Investment Plan.

Awaiting answer.