Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 99911
Defence: Artificial Intelligence
Tabled: 15 December 2025
Answered: 23 January 2026
Question
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many AI contracts have been awarded by his Department since 5 July 2024.
Answer
Luke PollardThe Department can confirm that from 5 July 2024, two AI contracts have been awarded. However, many more contracts, not classified as AI will contain elements of AI as part of a contemporary service offer.