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BOWMAN Combat Radio System

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 7 September 2026UIN 23313

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Treasury approval to maintain Heavy Forces communications via BCIP 5.7 has been granted.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

I can confirm that the Bowman ComBAT Infrastructure & Platform (BCIP) 5.7 Full Business Case received His Majesty’s Treasury approval in July 2026.

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