Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 94945

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, whether he has a target date for spending 10% of the MOD equipment budget on novel technologies.

Answer

Luke Pollard
It 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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