Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 94943
Defence Equipment: Technology
Tabled: 26 November 2025
Answered: 5 December 2025
Question
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of his Department's equipment budget was spent on novel technologies in the last 12 months.
Answer
Luke PollardIt is vital we utilise defence as an engine for innovation and growth, investing in novel technologies where it is possible to do so. We are committed to spend 10% of our equipment budget on novel technologies, such as autonomous, uncrewed and AI-assisted...
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