Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 100494
Military Intelligence
Tabled: 16 December 2025
Answered: 23 December 2025
Question
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK launches new Military Intelligence Services as hostile threats surge, published on 12 December, whether Defence Intelligence will be (a) absorbed, (b)
Answer
Al CarnsDefence Intelligence (DI) continues to exist as an organisation in its own right. DI, underpinned by a new charter will lead, cohere and improve the capabilities and activities of Military Intelligence Services.