Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 6 October 2026 to question 22849 on Navy, when the decision to build the Operational Advantage Centre was made.
The Operational Advantage Centre at HMS Collingwood is improving the Royal Navy’s operational effectiveness through analysis, experimentation and operational learning, providing evidence-based advice on operations, capability development and emerging technologies. It has operated since 2024.