Written questions

Defence: Artificial Intelligence

Commons · Question 22784 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 14 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 34 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what steps he has taken to invest in UK specialist AI talent.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 14 Sep 2026

The Defence AI Centre (DAIC) has set up a Centre of Expertise for Defence to support AI upskilling and to harness existing training provision. This includes bespoke and curated learning pathways for all members of Defence suitable for their area of employ...