Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 120822

Ukraine: Defence

Tabled: 16 March 2026

Answered: 24 March 2026

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on how lessons from Ukraine’s wartime innovation are informing UK defence policy.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The UK is learning extensively from Ukraine, particularly the need for a much faster 'learn and adapt' cycle and the ability to analyse real time data to drive rapid changes in capability and tactics though rapid innovation. This continues to inform UK De...

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