Defence: Innovation
Commons · Question 907611 · Tabled 27 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Spencer
What role the UK is playing in NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic programme.
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 3 Feb 2026
The UK plays a leading role in NATO DIANA, hosting DIANA’s European Regional Office in London, where NATO staff develop defence innovation challenge programmes. The UK also provides an accelerator and five Test Centres to DIANA’s network. 27 UK start-ups ...