Ukraine: Armed Conflict
Commons · Question 124523 · Tabled 10 Apr 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Sammy Wilson
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Government plans to integrate lessons from operational innovation in Ukraine into UK defence procurement and research strategy.
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 20 Apr 2026
One of the key lessons for the Ministry of Defence from the war in Ukraine is the importance of pace and technical innovation in procurement if our Armed Forces are to retain an edge over, and therefore deter, our adversaries. Ongoing reforms across the N...