UK Defence Innovation
Commons · Question 22885 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 8 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Recommendation 7 of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress has he made in establishing the UK Defence Innovation organisation.
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 8 Sep 2026
UK Defence Innovation (UKDI), launched on 1 July 2025, unites expertise from previously separate organisations to accelerate the delivery of cutting-edge innovative capabilities, ensuring the United Kingdom remains secure at home and strong abroad. With r...