Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 18157

Guided Weapons

Tabled: 5 December 2024
Answered: 16 December 2024

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has authorised any orders for Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles since the general election.

Answer

Maria Eagle
No, Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles remains one of the top priorities for the Army as it's critical to providing the Apache with the means to fight on the modern battlefield. In-Year Funding has been protected to ensure this procurement can proceed.