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Defence: Cybersecurity

Asked by Stuart AndersonConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 2 September 2026UIN 19088

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 50 of his Department's Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what is the target number of personnel in the Defence Cyber and Electromagnetic Force by 2030.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

The Defence Cyber and Electromagnetic Force (DCEMF) is expected to double in size.

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