Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 17094

Military Intelligence

Tabled: 8 July 2026

Answered: 17 July 2026

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 22, what is the composition of the Digital Backbone.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The Digital Backbone is not a single platform or network. It comprises the connectivity, digital infrastructure, data services, cloud-based capabilities and integration frameworks that enable information to be shared securely across Defence. It is a found...

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