Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 42284
Weapons: Lasers
Tabled: 28 March 2025
Answered: 7 April 2025
Question
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 2.7 of the Spring Statement, published on 26 March 2025, how the investment in Directed Energy Weapons will be spent.
Answer
Maria EagleThe additional funding announced in the Spring Statement is contributing to advanced technology within Defence, including securing the in service date for the DragonFire Laser Directed Energy Weapons (DEW). This investment will continue development of sof...
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