Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 20 of the Future Soldier Guide, when the Defence BattleLab is planned to be established.
The Defence Battlelab reached initial operating capability in March 2021 with completion of the phase one build comprising of a core workshop and supporting facilities. The Defence Battlelab will reach full operating capability in early 2022 with the completion of the phase two building, comprising of office spaces, conferencing facilities and other capabilities designed to support Defence collaboration with industry for innovation.