Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 72332

UK Defence and Security Exports

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

Conservative — Huntingdon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on what date will the Defence Exports Office be operational.

Answer

Luke Pollard
Design work for the Exports function is well underway and building momentum through several pilot Government to Government exports. Initial stand up is expected no later than end October 2025 with full implementation continuing over the next 12 months.