Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 16428

Defence Equipment: Procurement

Tabled: 7 July 2026

Answered: 15 July 2026

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps are being taken to ensure value for money in procurement of military equipment.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The Department ensures value for money is achieved in procurement of military equipment by combining appropriate procurement routes with rigorous appraisal, whole-life cost analysis, strong commercial oversight and independent scrutiny. This ensures milit...

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