Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 70673

Armed Conflict: Digital Technology

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 48 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, when he plans to establish a Digital Warfighter group.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones
As stated in the referenced section of the Strategic Defence Review, the Digital Warfighter Group, at an Initial Operating Capability, will be established by July 2026.