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HL HL13161
Defence: Procurement
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18 December 2025
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6 January 2026 · Answer
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6 January 2026
Summary
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the need (1) to raise awareness of, and (2) to encourage requests by Field Army units for, the rapid trial of small batches of SME-delivered, battlefield-tested equipment through MoD Commer
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18 December 2025
Written question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the need (1) to raise awareness of, and (2) to encourage requests by Field Army units for, the rapid trial of small batches of SME-delivered, battlefield-tested equipment through MoD Commer
Source: Lords
6 January 2026
Answer
It is vital we utilise defence as an engine for innovation and growth including investing in novel technologies. With further investment from this Government, innovation will thrive in every region and nation of the United Kingdom.Drones, including unmann...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-12-18/HL13161
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1866346
- uk · wq-1866346 · source updated 6 January 2026