Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 43125

UK Defence Innovation

Tabled: 1 April 2025

Answered: 8 April 2025

Question

Mr Richard Holden

Conservative — Basildon and Billericay

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether UK Defence Innovation will be an arm’s length body.

Answer

Maria Eagle

No. UK Defence Innovation will report to the National Armaments Director in the Ministry of Defence, as part of the new operating model being established through Defence Reform.