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Defence: Technology

Question for Ministry of Defence

UIN 906309, tabled on 5 September 2023

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to increase innovation in defence technologies.

Answered on

11 September 2023

The Defence Command Paper highlighted the importance of science, innovation and technology in securing strategic advantage for our Armed Forces. Defence is investing over £6.6 billion in advanced Research and Development, and is working closely with UK industry and academia, to identify and invest in innovative technologies to ensure we have the capabilities we need to meet threats.

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