Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made in using AUKUS Pillar Two to develop emerging technologies for the UK Armed Forces.

Under Pillar two of AUKUS we are further enhancing the development of joint capabilities, interoperability between our forces, and technology sharing, ensuring our people are kept safe from harm and reinforcing our shared goals. In April 2023, the first AUKUS artificial intelligence and autonomy trial was held at Upavon in Wiltshire. Trilateral partners will look to rapidly drive these, and other technologies, into responsible military use at the earliest opportunity.