Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his latest estimate is of the initial operational capability (IOC) date for Morpheus; how that estimate compares to his Department's original IOC date; and what assessment he has made of the impact of any potential delay on the capability needed to deploy a fully digitised warfighting division by 2030.

Delivery of the first element of the MORPHEUS project is late and the MOD is considering the optimum route to achieve delivery of the full MORPHEUS capability. The MOD will continue to meet all our operational requirements. MOD are actively considering how best to deliver on the Morpheus project including working with General Dynamics Mission Systems UK on potential strategies to mitigate delays to delivery. This will determine the revised Initial Operating Capability date. This work is being led by a dedicated Director Level Senior Responsible Officer.