Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure that the UK is able to meet its NATO Article III commitment with emerging technological developments.

The Ministry of Defence remains committed to meeting its obligations under Article III of the North Atlantic Treaty, including maintaining and developing the UK's individual and collective NATO capabilities. Defence draws on its strengths in science and technology research to assess and prioritise emerging technologies that can enhance operational effectiveness, resilience and technological advantage, including quantum technologies, engineering biology and advanced materials. This work is aligned with wider Government and Defence strategies which identify science, technology and innovation as critical enablers of future national security, economic growth and military advantage.

Defence also works closely with NATO and Allies on emerging technologies for Defence capability development and interoperability, including through scientific partnerships, demonstrating the UK's and the Alliance's collective commitment, to strengthening military capability and ensuring NATO remains able to respond to future threats.