Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 18654

Defence: Finance

Tabled: 14 July 2026

Answered: 28 July 2026

Question

James Cartlidge

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has conducted an assessment of the implications for NATO should implementation of the Defence Investment Plan be delayed.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones

The Government is committed to the implementation of the Defence Investmeny Plan (DIP). The DIP implements our ‘NATO First’ approach, placing NATO requirements and interoperability at the heart of UK capability planning. The decisions we have taken will i...

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