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Defence: Artificial Intelligence

Asked by David ReedConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 26847

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 34 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, if he plans to publish the Defence Strategic Approach to AI.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

The Defence Strategic Approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) is currently being developed and will be finalised by the end of 2026. Decisions on implementation and any future publication arrangements will be considered as part of that process. Defence remains committed to ensuring that its approach to AI supports the outcomes set out in the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) and Defence Investment Plan (DIP).

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