Written questions

Defence: Innovation

2026-06-28 · Ministry of Defence · 13883 · Official question

James Cartlidge

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 6 of the Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, how much of the £400m investment in UK Defence Innovation has been spent as of 29 June 2026.

Answer

Around £385 million of the £400 million UK Defence Innovation funding for the financial year 2026-27 has been allocated and fully costed, with numerous projects and programmes in progress.