United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 16903
Armed Forces: Innovation
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8 July 2026
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17 July 2026 · Answer
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17 July 2026
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of the adoption of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and drones in the armed forces.
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8 July 2026
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of the adoption of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and drones in the armed forces.
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17 July 2026
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The Strategic Defence Review (SDR) identifies a shift towards greater use of AI and autonomy as an immediate priority for Defence. It also highlights how lessons from Ukraine demonstrate that technological innovation is vital to stay ahead of our adversar...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-07-08/16903
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1925364
- uk · wq-1925364 · source updated 17 July 2026