Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 2103

Cruise Missiles

Tabled: 29 July 2024
Answered: 6 September 2024

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to provide funding for SPEAR Cap 3.

Answer

Maria Eagle
The SPEAR 3 programme is currently in the demonstration phase. The next significant milestone is the first Guided Firing, scheduled to take place later this year. Total investment in the SPEAR 3 programme comprises approximately £1.4 billion.