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Defence: Procurement

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 20 July 2026UIN 17496

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 25, by what date in 2026 will the Defence-wide Secret Cloud minimum viable product be delivered.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Defence-wide Secret Cloud Minimem Viable Product is scheduled for 18 September 2026, subject to approval by the National Classified Cloud Executive Committee (NCCEC).

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