Asked by: Lord Wharton of Yarm (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask His Majesty's Government how many enquiries have been made of Taskforce Kindred and what proportion have led to the purchase/supply of equipment for Ukraine.
Answered by Lord Coaker - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
Taskforce Kindred receives a significant volume of offers of capability support for Ukraine. We work closely with Ukrainian partners to prioritise these to ensure we are delivering capability that best aligns with Ukraine's needs within the resources we have available. We do not hold the data to give an accurate figure for what proportion we have supported, but as is common across innovation the number that make it through to the battlefield is in the minority.
Asked by: Lord Wharton of Yarm (Conservative - Life peer)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask His Majesty's Government how companies can contact Taskforce Kindred regarding supply of required equipment to Ukraine.
Answered by Lord Coaker - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
Taskforce Kindred requirements are normally advertised on the Defence Sourcing Portal, as well as the UK Defence Innovation "Innovation Support to Operations" Portal.
In addition to considering enquiries into the Ministry of Defence, Taskforce Kindred regularly engages with industry via forums such as tradeshows, conferences, and UK trade association events.