Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 66 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what steps he is taking to achieve the fastest innovating military in NATO.

The Ministry of Defence(MOD) has established UK Defence Innovation (UKDI), which launched in July 2025.

UKDI’s mission is to accelerate the delivery of cutting-edge innovative capabilities so that the United Kingdom is both secure at home and strong abroad.

With ringfenced annual funding of at least £400 million, UKDI brings together the innovation efforts from across the MOD, with the clear goal to quickly deliver new technology to the front line and support the growth of a strong defence technology industry.