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Written Question Published 16 Mar 2026 Ministry of Defence ↗ View on Parliament

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the UK’s defence industrial base.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the UK’s defence industrial base.

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the UK’s defence industrial base.

AnswerThis Defence Industrial Strategy (published on 8 September 2025) emphasises the importance of supporting UK-based businesses, to build and maintain a thriving, resilient and competitive UK industrial base. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) regularly assesses ...