Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 122750

Guided Weapons: Procurement

Tabled: 23 March 2026
Answered: 26 March 2026
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Question

James Cartlidge

ConservativeSouth 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 Pollard
Under 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.