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National Cyber Force

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 17 October 2025UIN 79436

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 120 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what proportion of the National Cyber Force’s capability is dedicated to (a) defence and (b) other national security priorities.

Answered by Al Carns

We do not routinely comment on operational matters or the operational prioritisation of the National Cyber Force due to reasons of national security.

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