Defence: Technology
(asked on 13th September 2023) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to support innovation in defence technologies.
This question was answered on 22nd September 2023
The most recent 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, working closely with UK industry and academia, including Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs), to identify and invest in innovative technologies, ensuring we have the capabilities we need to address our most pressing threats.