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Defence Investment

UK defence equipment, industrial and capital investment — covers the Defence Industrial Strategy, the Strategic Defence Review investment plan, defence equipment procurement (DE&S, single-source contracts), defence-industrial-base support, capital programmes for nuclear and conventional capability, and the National Security and Defence Investment Account.

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2026

76 events
29 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what financial cuts or efficiencies the Ministry of Defence has been asked to make in the financial years 2026-27 and 2027-28.

Why linked: PQ on financial cuts/efficiencies MOD has been asked to make 2026-27 and 2027-28.

To ask His Majesty's Government what financial cuts or efficiencies the Ministry of Defence has been asked to make in the financial years 2026-27 and 2027-28.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of using defence bonds as a way to finance capital-intensive commitments in the Strategic Defence Review.

Why linked: PQ on defence bonds to finance SDR capital commitments.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of using defence bonds as a way to finance capital-intensive commitments in the Strategic Defence Review.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress he has made on delivering at least six new munitions factories.

Why linked: Written question on progress delivering at least six new munitions factories — directly tracks a named SDR capital commitment on this thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress he has made on delivering at least six new munitions factories.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether construction has begun on the first munitions factory announced as part of the six new munitions factories in the Strategic Defence Review.

Why linked: PQ on construction start of the first of six new munitions factories announced in the SDR.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether construction has begun on the first munitions factory announced as part of the six new munitions factories in the Strategic Defence Review.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of using defence bonds as a way to finance capital-intensive commitments in the Strategic Defence Review.

Why linked: PQ to Treasury on defence bonds for SDR capital commitments.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of using defence bonds as a way to finance capital-intensive commitments in the Strategic Defence Review.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the total estimated cost as a cash figure of accepting and implementing all 62 recommendations of the Strategic Defence Review.

Why linked: PQ on total cash cost of implementing 62 SDR recommendations — major scrutiny item.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the total estimated cost as a cash figure of accepting and implementing all 62 recommendations of the Strategic Defence Review.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Ministry of Defence small and medium-sized enterprise engagement published on 24 March 2026, whether his Department plans to publish the (a) the SME actio

Why linked: Cited by workspace synthesis

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Ministry of Defence small and medium-sized enterprise engagement published on 24 March 2026, whether his Department plans to publish the (a) the SME actio

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on allocating a share of the £182 million Defence Industrial Strategy skills package to Scotland.

Why linked: PQ on Scotland's share of the £182m DIS skills package.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on allocating a share of the £182 million Defence Industrial Strategy skills package to Scotland.

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20 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for (a) his Department’s policies and (b) the Strategic Defence Review of Ukraine’s use of rapidly developed battlefield technologies, particularly in rel

Why linked: PQ on Ukraine drone-use implications for SDR.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for (a) his Department’s policies and (b) the Strategic Defence Review of Ukraine’s use of rapidly developed battlefield technologies, particularly in rel

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20 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on improving the lethality of the armed forces since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review.

Why linked: PQ on progress on improving lethality since the SDR.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on improving the lethality of the armed forces since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review.

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20 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to strengthen domestic supply chains for steel, following the publication of the Defence Industrial Strategy.

Why linked: PQ on strengthening domestic steel supply chains following DIS publication.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to strengthen domestic supply chains for steel, following the publication of the Defence Industrial Strategy.

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20 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's Pre-Procurement Notice entitled Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Investment Information Notice, published on 2 April 2026, when will the feasibility studies (a) commence an

Why linked: Companion PQ on SDR Energetics Investment Information Notice.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's Pre-Procurement Notice entitled Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Investment Information Notice, published on 2 April 2026, when will the feasibility studies (a) commence an

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20 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's Pre-Procurement Notice entitled Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Investment Information Notice, published on 2 April 2026, by what date does he plan to confirm the (a) valu

Why linked: PQ on SDR Energetics Investment Information Notice — direct DIP/SDR investment item.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's Pre-Procurement Notice entitled Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Investment Information Notice, published on 2 April 2026, by what date does he plan to confirm the (a) valu

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16 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what role did Director Strategic Capability, Engagement and Operations, Defence Equipment and Support, Lieutenant General Anna-Lee Reilly, play in the decision of the Army to declare Initial Operating Capability

Why linked: PQ on role of DE&S Director Strategic Capability in a procurement decision.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what role did Director Strategic Capability, Engagement and Operations, Defence Equipment and Support, Lieutenant General Anna-Lee Reilly, play in the decision of the Army to declare Initial Operating Capability

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13 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the letter written to the Defence Committee entitled Ministry of Defence paper providing information on Defence Reform, published on 21 October 2025, if he will list the quarterly reform program

Why linked: PQ on Defence Reform paper to Defence Committee.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the letter written to the Defence Committee entitled Ministry of Defence paper providing information on Defence Reform, published on 21 October 2025, if he will list the quarterly reform …

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8 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the recommendations of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published 8 September 2026, what progress his Department has made on publishing a Defence Finance and

Why linked: PQ referring to DIS 2025: Making Defence an Engine for Growth recommendations — anchors the framework instrument.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the recommendations of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published 8 September 2026, what progress his Department has made on publishing a Defence Finance and

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7 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has met with representatives from the defence industry on the potential impact of the time taken to publish the Defence Investment Plan on closures of UK defence firms.

Why linked: PQ on meetings with defence industry on impact of DIP delay.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has met with representatives from the defence industry on the potential impact of the time taken to publish the Defence Investment Plan on closures of UK defence firms.

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7 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the time taken to publish the Defence Investment Plan on the UK defence industry.

Why linked: PQ on impact of DIP publication delay on UK defence industry.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the time taken to publish the Defence Investment Plan on the UK defence industry.

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1 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government how many tonnes of steel procured by the Ministry of Defence in financial years (1) 2023–24, and (2) 2024–25 were (a) produced in the UK, and (b) imported; and, in the case of imported steel, from which countries that steel

Why linked: PQ on UK vs imported steel procured by MOD.

To ask His Majesty's Government how many tonnes of steel procured by the Ministry of Defence in financial years (1) 2023–24, and (2) 2024–25 were (a) produced in the UK, and (b) imported; and, in the case of imported steel, …

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1 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 18 March 2026 to question 118993 on NATO: HMS Dragon, will the access to the special reserve, granted by the Chancellor to the Ministry of Defence, also be available to deploy capabiliti

Why linked: PQ on special reserve access for MOD post HMS Dragon answer.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 18 March 2026 to question 118993 on NATO: HMS Dragon, will the access to the special reserve, granted by the Chancellor to the Ministry of Defence, also …

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31 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential impact of increased industrial energy prices on his Department's ability to deliver the Defence Industrial Strategy.

Why linked: PQ on industrial energy prices impact on defence procurement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential impact of increased industrial energy prices on his Department's ability to deliver the Defence Industrial Strategy.

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26 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Q33 of the oral evidence given by her Department's Permanent Secretary to the Defence Committee on 17 March 2026, HC 1779, which Departments have not agreed to the Defence Investment Plan.

Why linked: PQ referencing NAD evidence to Defence Committee on DIP.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Q33 of the oral evidence given by her Department's Permanent Secretary to the Defence Committee on 17 March 2026, HC 1779, which Departments have not agreed to the Defence …

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26 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will set out which senior (a) Ministers, (b) military officers and (c) civil servants are required to approve the Defence Investment Plan prior to publication.

Why linked: PQ on senior approvers required for DIP.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will set out which senior (a) Ministers, (b) military officers and (c) civil servants are required to approve the Defence Investment Plan prior to publication.

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25 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 13 March 2026, to question 119557 on RAF Wyton: NATO, whether the infrastructure at RAF Wyton is in scope for the Defence Investment Plan.

Why linked: PQ on whether RAF Wyton infrastructure is in scope for the DIP.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 13 March 2026, to question 119557 on RAF Wyton: NATO, whether the infrastructure at RAF Wyton is in scope for the Defence Investment Plan.

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25 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Q37 of the oral evidence given by the National Armaments Director to the Defence Committee on 17 March 2026, HC 1779, whether work on the Defence Investment Plan was paused during Christmas rece

Why linked: PQ referencing National Armaments Director oral evidence on DIP.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Q37 of the oral evidence given by the National Armaments Director to the Defence Committee on 17 March 2026, HC 1779, whether work on the Defence Investment Plan was …

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24 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 9 March 2026 to Question 116533 on Ministry of Defence: Small Businesses, whether the SME Action Plan will be published before the Defence Investment Plan.

Why linked: PQ on SME Action Plan publication timing.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 9 March 2026 to Question 116533 on Ministry of Defence: Small Businesses, whether the SME Action Plan will be published before the Defence Investment Plan.

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23 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government how many Local Growth Plans align with the Defence Industrial Strategy 2025; and what action they are taking to provide greater opportunities for more regions to ensure that alignment.

Why linked: PQ on Local Growth Plans alignment with DIS 2025.

To ask His Majesty's Government how many Local Growth Plans align with the Defence Industrial Strategy 2025; and what action they are taking to provide greater opportunities for more regions to ensure that alignment.

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20 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the cost envelope for the Defence Investment Plan will be based on his Department's (a) Resource Departmental Expenditure Limit, (b) Capital Departmental Expenditure Limit and (c) Total Departmental Expen

Why linked: PQ on whether DIP cost envelope based on RDEL/CDEL.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the cost envelope for the Defence Investment Plan will be based on his Department's (a) Resource Departmental Expenditure Limit, (b) Capital Departmental Expenditure Limit and (c) Total Departmental Expen

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16 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 6 March to Question 115855, whether there has been more than one version of the Defence Investment Plan.

Why linked: PQ on whether there has been more than one version of the DIP.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 6 March to Question 115855, whether there has been more than one version of the Defence Investment Plan.

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12 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his department is taking to effectively deliver Ministry of Defence procurement programmes designated with a Red rating for its Delivery Confidence Assessment during financial year 2024/5.

Why linked: PQ on Red-rated MOD procurement programmes.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his department is taking to effectively deliver Ministry of Defence procurement programmes designated with a Red rating for its Delivery Confidence Assessment during financial year 2024/5.

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11 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Defence Investment Plan will contain costings for all (a) current and (b) future defence programmes.

Why linked: Written question on whether the DIP will contain costings for all current and future defence programmes — directly relevant to the DIP's scope and content on this thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Defence Investment Plan will contain costings for all (a) current and (b) future defence programmes.

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10 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has discussed any draft versions of the Defence Investment Plan with the (a) Chief of the Air Staff, (b) Chief of the General Staff and (c) First Sea Lord.

Why linked: Written question on Secretary of State's discussions with service chiefs on DIP drafts — directly on DIP governance.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has discussed any draft versions of the Defence Investment Plan with the (a) Chief of the Air Staff, (b) Chief of the General Staff and (c) First Sea Lord.

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10 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether any draft versions of the Defence Investment Plan have been approved by the (a) Chief of the Air Staff, (b) Chief of the General Staff or (c) First Sea Lord.

Why linked: Written question on whether service chiefs have approved draft DIP versions — directly tracks DIP sign-off process on this thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether any draft versions of the Defence Investment Plan have been approved by the (a) Chief of the Air Staff, (b) Chief of the General Staff or (c) First Sea Lord.

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9 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his proposed timeline is for publishing a terms of reference for the Defence Investment Plan.

Why linked: Written question on timeline for publishing DIP terms of reference — directly on DIP governance and transparency.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his proposed timeline is for publishing a terms of reference for the Defence Investment Plan.

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6 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 3 February 2026 to Question 108465 on Ammunition: Factories, when the construction of the planned new munitions factories is expected to (a) begin and (b) be completed.

Why linked: Written question on when construction of new munitions factories is expected to begin — directly tracks a named SDR capital commitment.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 3 February 2026 to Question 108465 on Ammunition: Factories, when the construction of the planned new munitions factories is expected to (a) begin and (b) be completed.

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6 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many draft versions of the Defence Investment Plan have been produced by his Department.

Why linked: Written question on how many draft versions of the DIP have been produced — directly tracks DIP preparation process on this thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many draft versions of the Defence Investment Plan have been produced by his Department.

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5 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he has received the overarching Infrastructure Recapitalisation Plan as per Recommendation 59 of the Strategic Defence Review.

Why linked: Written question on whether the overarching Infrastructure Recapitalisation Plan (SDR Rec 59) has been received — tracks a specific SDR recommendation on this thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he has received the overarching Infrastructure Recapitalisation Plan as per Recommendation 59 of the Strategic Defence Review.

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4 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with industry stakeholders on mitigating the impact of delays to the Defence Investment Plan on investment planning.

Why linked: Written question on industry stakeholder discussions on mitigating DIP delay impacts — directly relevant to DIS/DIP implementation risks on this thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with industry stakeholders on mitigating the impact of delays to the Defence Investment Plan on investment planning.

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3 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his policy is on delivering (a) investment and (b) employment in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary fleet through the Defence Industrial Strategy.

Why linked: PQ on Royal Fleet Auxiliary investment via DIS.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his policy is on delivering (a) investment and (b) employment in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary fleet through the Defence Industrial Strategy.

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27 Feb 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether funding for training and equipment for the Strategic Reserve will be provided in the Defence Investment Plan.

Why linked: Written question on whether Strategic Reserve training and equipment funding will be in the DIP — directly tracks DIP scope.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether funding for training and equipment for the Strategic Reserve will be provided in the Defence Investment Plan.

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27 Feb 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the ability of Defence Equipment and Support to incorporate a (a) UK manufacturing and (b) Land Industrial Strategy components into all procurement programmes.

Why linked: PQ on DE&S ability to incorporate UK manufacturing and Land Industrial Strategy components.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the ability of Defence Equipment and Support to incorporate a (a) UK manufacturing and (b) Land Industrial Strategy components into all procurement programmes.

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27 Feb 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the ability of Defence Equipment and Support to incorporate a UK sovereign component into all upcoming body armour procurement programmes.

Why linked: PQ on DE&S ability to incorporate UK sovereign component into body armour procurement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the ability of Defence Equipment and Support to incorporate a UK sovereign component into all upcoming body armour procurement programmes.

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2025

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23 Apr 2025 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether there will be equal levels of single service representation for (a) the National Armaments Director Group and (b) its supporting staff.

Why linked: Written question on single-service representation in the National Armaments Director Group — directly on NAD Group governance on this thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether there will be equal levels of single service representation for (a) the National Armaments Director Group and (b) its supporting staff.

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22 Apr 2025 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Written Ministerial Statement of 1 April 2025 on Defence Reform, HCWS573, whether the creation of the National Armaments Director Group will result in the (a) abolition, (b) absorption and (

Why linked: Written question on whether creation of NAD Group requires legislation — directly on NAD Group statutory basis on this thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Written Ministerial Statement of 1 April 2025 on Defence Reform, HCWS573, whether the creation of the National Armaments Director Group will result in the (a) abolition, (b) absorption …

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22 Apr 2025 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Written Ministerial Statement of 1 April 2025 on Defence Reform, HCWS573, whether the National Armaments Director Group is a non-departmental public body.

Why linked: Written question confirming the National Armaments Director Group is not an NDPB — directly relevant to the governance architecture of DIS/DIP implementation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Written Ministerial Statement of 1 April 2025 on Defence Reform, HCWS573, whether the National Armaments Director Group is a non-departmental public body.

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15 Apr 2025 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Written Ministerial Statement of 1 April 2025 on Defence Reform, HCWS 573, whether the National Armaments Director Group will have its own secretariat.

Why linked: Written question on whether NAD Group will have its own budget — directly on NAD Group financial governance.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Written Ministerial Statement of 1 April 2025 on Defence Reform, HCWS 573, whether the National Armaments Director Group will have its own secretariat.

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11 Apr 2025 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Written Ministerial Statement of 1 April 2025 on Defence Reform, HCWS 573, whether he plans to (a) abolish, (b) absorb and (c) resubordinate Defence Equipment and Support in the context of t

Why linked: PQ on Defence Reform WMS implementation — restructure feeding into DIP.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Written Ministerial Statement of 1 April 2025 on Defence Reform, HCWS 573, whether he plans to (a) abolish, (b) absorb and (c) resubordinate Defence Equipment and Support in …

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13 Mar 2025 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people were employed in the UK Military Flying Training Systems Team at Defence Equipment and Support in each year from 2019 to 2024; and how many were employed on 10 March 2025.

Why linked: PQ on DE&S UK Military Flying Training Systems Team workforce.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people were employed in the UK Military Flying Training Systems Team at Defence Equipment and Support in each year from 2019 to 2024; and how many were employed on 10 …

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3 Mar 2025 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of replacing retiring Typhoon aircraft with F-35A jets on (a) defence strategy and (b) the defence industrial base.

Why linked: PQ on F-35A replacement of Typhoon and defence industrial base impact.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of replacing retiring Typhoon aircraft with F-35A jets on (a) defence strategy and (b) the defence industrial base.

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2024

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23 Apr 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the annual budget is for the Weapons Support Team at Defence Equipment and Support in the (a) 2023-24, (b) 2024-25 and (c) 2025-26 financial year.

Why linked: PQ on DE&S Weapons Support Team budget.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the annual budget is for the Weapons Support Team at Defence Equipment and Support in the (a) 2023-24, (b) 2024-25 and (c) 2025-26 financial year.

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17 Apr 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has spent on (a) fires, (b) infrastructure and (c) manoeuvre support in the Land Equipment directorate at Defence Equipment and Support in each financial year since 2019-20.

Why linked: PQ on DE&S Land Equipment directorate spend.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has spent on (a) fires, (b) infrastructure and (c) manoeuvre support in the Land Equipment directorate at Defence Equipment and Support in each financial year since 2019-20.

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10 Apr 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the annual budget for the Fires, Infrastructure, and Manoeuvre Support Team at Defence Equipment and Support is for (a) 2023-24, (b) 2024-25 and (c) 2025-26.

Why linked: PQ on DE&S Fires/Infrastructure/Manoeuvre Support Team budget.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the annual budget for the Fires, Infrastructure, and Manoeuvre Support Team at Defence Equipment and Support is for (a) 2023-24, (b) 2024-25 and (c) 2025-26.

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19 Mar 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled DE&S and Team Resolute sign Fleet Solid Support ships contract, published on 18 January 2023, what steps he is taking to promote skills and technology tra

Why linked: PQ on DE&S/Team Resolute Fleet Solid Support contract.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled DE&S and Team Resolute sign Fleet Solid Support ships contract, published on 18 January 2023, what steps he is taking to promote skills and …

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18 Mar 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled DE&S and Team Resolute sign Fleet Solid Support ships contract, published on 18 January 2023, which (a) blocks and (b) modules will be built at Harland and Wolff's UK

Why linked: PQ on DE&S/Team Resolute Fleet Solid Support contract blocks.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled DE&S and Team Resolute sign Fleet Solid Support ships contract, published on 18 January 2023, which (a) blocks and (b) modules will be built at …

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5 Feb 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 25 of the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, what steps he has taken to ensure DE&S are an intelligent, market-informed supplier.

Why linked: PQ referencing DE&S Annual Report 2022-23 intelligent customer steps.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 25 of the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, what steps he has taken to ensure DE&S are an intelligent, market-informed supplier.

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31 Jan 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 50 of the Defence Equipment & Support Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, what steps the DE&S Digital team have taken to deliver (a) internal information assurance and (b) the application o

Why linked: PQ on DE&S Digital team delivery — DE&S annual report follow-up.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 50 of the Defence Equipment & Support Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, what steps the DE&S Digital team have taken to deliver (a) internal information assurance and (b) …

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30 Jan 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the DE&S press release entitled DE&S negotiate contracts to put lasers in hands of British Army and Royal Navy, published on 14 Sept 2021, when his Department plans to undertake the first tests

Why linked: PQ referencing DE&S laser contract press release.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the DE&S press release entitled DE&S negotiate contracts to put lasers in hands of British Army and Royal Navy, published on 14 Sept 2021, when his Department plans to …

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29 Jan 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 48 of his Department's Defence Equipment and Support Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, published on 20 July 2023, what the total budget was for DE&S World Environment and Safety Day.

Why linked: PQ on DE&S annual report budget detail.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 48 of his Department's Defence Equipment and Support Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, published on 20 July 2023, what the total budget was for DE&S World Environment and …

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26 Jan 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 18 of the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, whether the review of the DE&S operating model has been completed.

Why linked: PQ on review of DE&S operating model.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 18 of the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, whether the review of the DE&S operating model has been completed.

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26 Jan 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 11 of the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, for which three key themes did DE&S not record a positive shift in its latest People Survey.

Why linked: PQ on DE&S annual report performance themes.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 11 of the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, for which three key themes did DE&S not record a positive shift in its latest …

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24 Jan 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 8 of DE&S Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, published on 20 July 2023, HC 1528, when he expects Peregrine to be operational.

Why linked: PQ on Peregrine programme operationalisation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 8 of DE&S Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, published on 20 July 2023, HC 1528, when he expects Peregrine to be operational.

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24 Jan 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 8 of DE&S Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, published on 20 July 2023, HC 1528, when he expects the remaining new generation bomb disposal and search vehicles to be delivered to the Army.

Why linked: PQ on DE&S new generation bomb disposal capability.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 8 of DE&S Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, published on 20 July 2023, HC 1528, when he expects the remaining new generation bomb disposal and search vehicles to …

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24 Jan 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 18 of the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, how many staff members have utilised the DE&S Whistleblowing and Raising a Concern Policy in each year sin

Why linked: PQ on DE&S Whistleblowing Hotline use.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 18 of the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, how many staff members have utilised the DE&S Whistleblowing and Raising a Concern Policy in …

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2021

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16 Jun 2021 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of the construction of a successor to the Royal Yacht Britannia on sovereign defence capability.

Why linked: PQ on Royal Yacht Britannia successor and sovereign defence capability.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of the construction of a successor to the Royal Yacht Britannia on sovereign defence capability.

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29 Apr 2021 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether plans in the Defence and Security Industrial Strategy, published in March 2021 to reform the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations as part of the broader government review of procurement regul

Why linked: Written question on Defence and Security Industrial Strategy 2021 plans to reform DSPCR — predecessor commitment relevant to current procurement regime.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether plans in the Defence and Security Industrial Strategy, published in March 2021 to reform the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations as part of the broader government review of procurement regul

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21 Apr 2021 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy, what estimate he has made of the cost of the additional nuclear warheads.

Why linked: PQ on cost of additional nuclear capability under Integrated Review.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy, what estimate he has made of the cost of the additional nuclear warheads.

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19 Apr 2021 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason the Submarine Dismantling Project was not included in the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy documentation.

Why linked: PQ on Submarine Dismantling Project under Integrated Review — direct nuclear capital programme.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason the Submarine Dismantling Project was not included in the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy documentation.

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