Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 83139

Defence: Innovation

Tabled: 17 October 2025

Answered: 18 November 2025

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 65 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, what his planned timetable is for aligning the UK Defence Innovation Rapi

Answer

Luke Pollard

UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) launched in July 2025. Focus has now shifted to implementing, transitioning, and operationalising UKDI to ensure it is fully operational by July 2026. This work will include building on UKDI’s strong existing relationship with...

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