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Dstl and UK Defence Innovation

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 23065

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has appointed a Director General Innovation to manage both UKDI and DSTL.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

Recruitment is underway for Director General Innovation within the National Armaments Director Group, who will oversee UK Defence Innovation and Dstl.

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