Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to integrate the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System into the a) digital targeting and b) maritime fighting web.

Ballistic missile early warning is a vital component of national defence, and the Government reaffirmed its commitment to this capability in the SDR, of which the Digital Targeting Web (DTW) will be a key element. Subject to the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan, the Maritime Fighting Web will deliver the maritime component of the DTW. The Ministry of Defence aims to deliver the first elements of the DTW, referred to as the "Minimum Viable Product" (MVP), in 2026. Plans will be continually reviewed to respond to emerging threats and adjusted as necessary.