Defence
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 5 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, when he expects the fundamental capabilities of the core common platform to be fully established.
Answered by Luke Pollard
The fundamental capabilities of the core common platform set out within the Strategic Defence Review already exist and are being used today; however, they are not at the scale or delivering the integrated and innovative capabilities at the speed required to support the Integrated Force model. The regular progress reporting to Ministers will ensure that investment in these essential digital capabilities is closely monitored and prioritised through the Defence Investment Plan.
The first progress report is due to be submitted to the Secretary of State in Autumn 2025.
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