Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much expenditure has been incurred on the Ajax programme since the decision was taken to pause it in 2025.
The Ministry of Defence has paid £46 million, in line with contractual obligations, for the Ajax programme between 23 November 2025 and 14 January 2026.
It is not possible to release a breakdown of these payments as this information is considered commercially sensitive.