Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 119734

EU Countries: Defence

Tabled: 10 March 2026

Answered: 18 March 2026

Question

Dr Al Pinkerton

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential economic benefits to the UK industrial base by fostering closer cooperation with EU defence initiatives.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The Ministry of Defence is dedicated to ensuring that defence is an engine for growth across the UK. The Security and Defence Partnership agreed with the European Union in May last year demonstrates this Government’s commitment to enhancing European secur...

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