Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 908405

Defence: Innovation and Research

Tabled: 12 March 2026
Answered: 19 March 2026
Named Day

Question

Lincoln Jopp

ConservativeSpelthorne

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help improve research and innovation in the defence sector.

Answer

Ian Murray
The Strategic Defence Review and Industrial Strategy were clear. Innovation is central to deterrence and decisive factors in war. DSIT is working closely with the Ministry of Defence to implement the Defence Industrial Strategy. UKRI are delivering £550m ...

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