United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 963
Defence: Software
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13 May 2026
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21 May 2026 · Answer
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Summary
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the role of software firms in advancing defence research and development, compared to traditional prime defence contractors.
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13 May 2026
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the role of software firms in advancing defence research and development, compared to traditional prime defence contractors.
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21 May 2026
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The Department recognises that software firms are increasingly vital to defence research and development, providing specialised expertise and innovation in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data analytics. While traditional prime c...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-05-13/963
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1905041
- uk · wq-1905041 · source updated 21 May 2026