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UK Defence Innovation

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 5 June 2025UIN 56679

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the UK Defence Innovation organisation will become fully operational; and who it will be led by.

Answered by Maria Eagle

UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) will be up and running with an initial operating model by July 2025, transitioning to full operational capability in July 2026. It will be led by a suitably empowered Senior Civil Servant and be accountable to the National Armaments Director (NAD) and the Secretary of State for Defence for its delivery, and closely connected to relevant other Government Departments.

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