Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 94235

Defence: Technology

Tabled: 25 November 2025

Answered: 3 December 2025

Question

James Cartlidge

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Oral Statement on 26 March 2025 entitled Spring Statement, Official Report, whether his Department's commitment to spend 10% of the MOD equipment budget on nove

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, including autonomous, uncrewed and AI-assist...

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