Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 98837
Cruise Missiles
Tabled: 10 December 2025
Answered: 18 December 2025
Question
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 December 2025 to Question 95423 on Cruise Missiles, what is the in-service date for the SPEAR cruise missile.
Answer
Luke PollardThe SPEAR Capability 3 programme is currently undergoing a review. A Review Note is planned to be submitted in Quarter 1 2026 to revise its approval, which will determine the delivery of Initial Operating Capability.