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Defence: Procurement

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 17 July 2026UIN 17494

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 32, what sprint is the programme currently on.

Answered by Luke Pollard

Taskforce RAID (Rapid AI Delivery) is focussing on four core areas, prioritised by the Military Commands. The first sprints across these four areas are running concurrently now, following the Taskforce's announcement in June 2026.

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