Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 15830

Defence: UK Relations with EU

Tabled: 3 July 2026

Answered: 13 July 2026

Named Day

Question

Gordon McKee

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with his counterparts in the European Union on defence co-operation.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones

In May 2025, the UK agreed a Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) with the European Union, as part of this Government’s commitment to strengthening European security, supporting economic growth and reinforcing NATO. Since then, the UK has maintained reg...

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