Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 14724

Defence: Manufacturing Industries

Tabled: 30 June 2026

Answered: 9 July 2026

Question

Callum Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the international competitiveness of UK defence manufacturing costs.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The Ministry of Defence assesses that UK defence manufacturing remains internationally competitive despite global supply chain pressures and rising costs, with ongoing efforts in innovation, efficiency, and collaboration to sustain its strong global posit...

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