Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 18160

Lasers: Weapons

Tabled: 5 December 2024

Answered: 11 December 2024

Question

James Cartlidge

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate his Department has made of the cost of procuring the radio frequency directed energy weapon capability.

Answer

Maria Eagle

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is committed to the continued investment in UK Sovereign Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapons (RFDEW) technology, to provide cutting edge capability to the Armed Forces at pace.The MOD has committed £184 million to Direct ...

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