Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his oral statement of 16 January 2023 on Ukraine: Update, Official Report, column 36, in what year he plans to deliver the mobile fires programme.
The Mobile Fires Platform project is currently in the latter stages of the Concept Phase and has conducted significant operational analysis and market engagement to identify and assess viable investment options against the endorsed Army/MoD requirement.
In line with the Defence Secretary's announcement to the House on 16 January, the Mobile Fires Programme will be accelerated for delivery within this decade.