Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 16902

Defence: Manufacturing Industries

Tabled: 8 July 2026

Answered: 17 July 2026

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support is being provided to defence manufacturers to innovate and maintain global competitiveness.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The Defence Industrial Strategy promotes deeper collaboration with allies through co-research, co-development, and co-production, enabling UK firms to share costs, access larger markets, and deliver interoperable capabilities. It emphasises alignment with...

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