Military Intelligence
2026-07-06 · Ministry of Defence · 16678 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 25 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what is the £5.5 billion Digital Backbone budget for after the £420 million for improving the underpinning connectivity an
Answer
The £5.5 billion Digital Backbone investment set out in the Defence Investment Plan provides Defence with its common and reusable digital infrastructure, systems and services. It enables secure communications, data exchange, and digital services, includin...