Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 122750
Guided Weapons: Procurement
Tabled: 23 March 2026
Answered: 26 March 2026
Named DayQuestion
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK defence industry steps up support for Gulf partners facing Iranian attacks, published on 18 March 2026, when will the first Lightweight Multirole Missi
Answer
Luke PollardUnder the terms of the announced arrangement with Thales, the UK is expected to take delivery of new Lightweight Multirole Missiles in April, after which they will enter service.