Ministry of Defence: Automation
Commons · Question 22896 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 7 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 14 of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress he has made in automating at least 20% of human resources, finance, and commercial functions.
Answer
Answered by Calvin Bailey, 7 Sep 2026
The Department remains committed to maximising the operational effectiveness of the Armed Forces and ensuring that Defence personnel are focused on activity that best supports front-line outcomes. As set out in the Strategic Defence Review, Defence is tak...