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Cruise Missiles

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 18 December 2025UIN 98837

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 December 2025 to Question 95423 on Cruise Missiles, what is the in-service date for the SPEAR cruise missile.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The SPEAR Capability 3 programme is currently undergoing a review. A Review Note is planned to be submitted in Quarter 1 2026 to revise its approval, which will determine the delivery of Initial Operating Capability.

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