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Defence Industrial Strategy

The Defence Industrial Strategy, led by the Ministry of Defence, sets out the UK's approach to building and maintaining defence industrial capacity and capability. Current activity includes progressing the defence investment plan, exploring use of Northern Ireland industrial capacity, supporting UK defence firms exporting to Ukraine with rapid innovation cycles, and updating the National Shipbuilding Strategy. The strategy is active and addresses both domestic defence equipment procurement and international defence technology exports.


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2026

32 events
29 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support his Department is providing to UK companies exporting defence technologies to Ukraine to help them leverage battlefield-tested innovations for w

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support his Department is providing to UK companies exporting defence technologies to Ukraine to help them leverage battlefield-tested innovations for wider international markets.

29 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what measures has his Department put in place to support UK firms supplying defence equipment to Ukraine to adopt rapid innovation cycles based on operationa

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what measures has his Department put in place to support UK firms supplying defence equipment to Ukraine to adopt rapid innovation cycles based on operational experience.

28 Apr 2026 | Debate Context · primary home: Defence Investment linked direct

Defence Industrial Strategy

Why linked: April 2026 Commons debate on the effectiveness of the defence industrial strategy with Treasury engagement — Treasury-MoD interface scrutiny.

John Milne (Horsham) (LD): 4. What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on the effectiveness of the defence industrial strategy. The Chief Secretary to the Treasury (James Murray): The Chancellor and the Defence Secretary meet …

28 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has discussed the Global Combat Air Programme with his (a) Swedish, (b) Polish, (c) Canadian, (d) Australian, (e) Saudi Arabian and (f) Singaporea

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has discussed the Global Combat Air Programme with his (a) Swedish, (b) Polish, (c) Canadian, (d) Australian, (e) Saudi Arabian and (f) Singaporean counterpart.

24 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the UK's capability to manufacture defence equipment such as ballistic protection, battlefield electronics and military aviation in th

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the UK's capability to manufacture defence equipment such as ballistic protection, battlefield electronics and military aviation in the light of disruption to the acrylonitrile and high per

24 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the risks to UK defence capability arising from (1) limited UK production of key chemical precursors and intermediate substances such

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the risks to UK defence capability arising from (1) limited UK production of key chemical precursors and intermediate substances such as sulphuric acid, acrylonitrile, siloxane and methacry

24 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence Context · primary home: Defence Investment linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Ministry of Defence small and medium-sized enterprise engagement published on 24 March 2026, whethe

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Ministry of Defence small and medium-sized enterprise engagement published on 24 March 2026, whether his Department plans to publish the (a) the SME actio

23 Apr 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

MOD Arm’s Length Bodies Reforms

UIN: HCWS1538 I wish to update the House on changes to Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs) within the Ministry of Defence, delivered as part of Defence Reform and the Productive and Agile State Programme. These changes strengthen ministerial oversight, reduce duplication, …

23 Apr 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

MOD Arm’s Length Bodies Reforms

UIN: HLWS1547 My hon. Friend the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry (Luke Pollard) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. I wish to update the House on changes to Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs) within the Ministry of Defence, delivered …

22 Apr 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Defence Northern Ireland Office Context · primary home: Defence Investment linked evidence

Northern Ireland start-up boost with new £50 million defence growth deal

Why linked: Filled the "Regional industrial capacity utilisation strategies (e.g. Northern Ireland defence manufacturing)" gap via web research

Defence tech start-ups and small businesses in Northern Ireland will benefit from a £50 million investment boost launched by the UK government today, creating highly-skilled jobs and strengthening UK national security.

24 Mar 2026 | Other Defence Committee Context · primary home: Defence Investment linked direct

Formal meeting (oral evidence session) — Defence Committee — 2026-03-24

Why linked: Defence Committee oral evidence session (March 2026) on the impact of DIP delay on industry — primary scrutiny event.

Event type: Formal meeting (oral evidence session) | Committee: Defence Committee | Inquiry: One-off session on the impact of the delay to the Defence Investment Plan on industry | Starts: 2026-03-24T10:00:00+00:00 | Ends: 2026-03-24T12:30:00+00:00 | Location: The Thatcher Room, Portcullis …

24 Mar 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Diplomacy Strategy

UIN: HCWS1440 My Rt hon.Friend the Minister of State for Defence (The Lord Coaker) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. In the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) published in June 2025, the Government committed to bring forward a Defence Diplomacy …

24 Mar 2026 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Diplomacy Strategy

UIN: HLWS1439 In the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) published in June 2025, the Government committed to bring forward a Defence Diplomacy Strategy. Today, we fulfil that commitment. The full Strategy is necessarily classified, due to its assessments of the UK’s …

18 Mar 2026 | Other Defence Committee Context · primary home: Defence Investment linked direct

One-off session on the impact of the delay to the Defence Investment Plan on industry

Why linked: One-off Defence Committee session on the impact of DIP publication delay on industry — directly relevant to the live affordability question.

Non-inquiry sessions are brief packages of work that will not necessarily result in a report. They may be used to revisit previous inquiry topics or take evidence on a topical matter. Committee: Defence Committee | Type: Non-inquiry session | Status: …

9 Mar 2026 | Other Ministry of Defence Context · primary home: Defence Investment linked evidence

Defence Committee: Affordability of the Defence Investment Plan (inquiry)

Why linked: Filled the "Defence Investment Plan (multi-year spending and capability roadmap)" gap via web research

In June 2025, the government's Strategic Defence Review (SDR) announced that a new Defence Investment Plan, replacing the Equipment Plan, would lay out how the SDR's vision would be delivered.

3 Mar 2026 | Debate Context · primary home: Defence Investment linked direct

Defence Industrial Strategy 2025: Economic Growth and Job Creation

Why linked: March 2026 Lords debate on DIS 2025 economic growth and job creation — substantive Lords scrutiny session.

Question 14:47:00 Asked by Lord Forbes of Newcastle: To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the potential impact of the Defence Industrial Strategy 2025 on promoting economic growth and job creation in English regions and devolved …

11 Feb 2026 | Debate Context · primary home: Defence Investment linked direct

Defence Industrial Strategy 2025

Why linked: February 2026 Commons oral questions on DIS 2025 and Northern Ireland — parliamentary scrutiny of the Northern Ireland Growth Deal that launched April 2026.

Alice Macdonald (Norwich North) (Lab/Co-op): 3. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the defence industrial strategy 2025 on Northern Ireland. Kevin Bonavia (Stevenage) (Lab): 9. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the …

2025

35 events
9 Dec 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Export Controls Agreement

UIN: HLWS1139 My hon. Friend the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry (Luke Pollard) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. I am pleased to set out that the UK has acceded to the Agreement on Defence Export Controls, to …

19 Nov 2025 | Other linked direct

We welcome cross-Government work on industrial resilience which we view as area of increasing importance. The measures proposed have the potential to strengthen the defence (and wider UK) industrial base if 60 implemented. However, we are disappointed that the Defence Industrial Strategy failed to recognise and address the threat of disruption from protest and sabotage. (Conclusion, Paragraph 104) Defending the homeland

Why linked: Defence Committee finding (November 2025) welcoming cross-government work on industrial resilience strengthening the defence industrial base — substantive committee position on DIS.

We welcome cross-Government work on industrial resilience which we view as area of increasing importance. The measures proposed have the potential to strengthen the defence (and wider UK) industrial base if 60 implemented. However, we are disappointed that the Defence …

19 Nov 2025 | Other linked direct

The National Armaments Director is a key post for implementation of policy changes in both the SDR and the Defence Industrial Strategy. As such, we believe that the Department ought to prioritise his giving evidence to Parliament. We recommend that the Government ensure that he appears before us as soon as possible. (Recommendation, Paragraph 86)

Why linked: Defence Committee finding (November 2025) that the National Armaments Director post is key to DIS implementation — substantive committee scrutiny output on DIS delivery.

The National Armaments Director is a key post for implementation of policy changes in both the SDR and the Defence Industrial Strategy. As such, we believe that the Department ought to prioritise his giving evidence to Parliament. We recommend that …

17 Nov 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Export Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025

Why linked: Live statutory instrument amending the Export Control Order 2008 — the statutory regime governing defence-goods export licensing, materially engaged by the DIS export-promotion limb.

These Regulations amend the Export Control Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/3231) (“the 2008 Order”), assimilated Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 of 5 May 2009 setting up a Community regime for the control of exports, transfer, brokering and transit of dual-use items …

15 Oct 2025 | Debate Context · primary home: Defence Investment linked direct

Defence Industrial Strategy

Why linked: October 2025 Commons oral questions on DIS impact on Northern Ireland — substantive parliamentary engagement on the regional Growth Deal limb.

Kevin Bonavia (Stevenage) (Lab): 3. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the defence industrial strategy on Northern Ireland. Alex Ballinger (Halesowen) (Lab): 4. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the defence industrial …

18 Sep 2025 | Policy paper Ministry of Defence Context · primary home: Defence Investment linked evidence

UK Defence Footprint – Making Defence an Engine for Growth

Why linked: Filled the "Regional industrial capacity utilisation strategies (e.g. Northern Ireland defence manufacturing)" gap via web research

A companion document to the Defence Industrial Strategy 2025 that maps the UK's regional and national defence industrial footprint, detailing defence capacity, employment, and key industrial sites by region and nation including Northern Ireland. It provides the evidential basis for …

10 Sep 2025 | Debate linked direct

Defence Industrial Strategy

Why linked: Lords repetition of the DIS 2025 launch statement on 10 September 2025 — the Lords companion to the framework launch.

Statement 20:29:00 The following Statement was made in the House of Commons on Monday 8 September. “With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I wish to make a Statement on the defence industrial strategy. Today we fulfil another manifesto commitment by publishing …

8 Sep 2025 | Debate linked direct

Defence Industrial Strategy

Why linked: Commons launch statement for DIS 2025 by Minister Luke Pollard on 8 September 2025 — the primary regime-defining event.

17:06:00 The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (Luke Pollard): With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I wish to make a statement on the defence industrial strategy. Today we fulfil another manifesto commitment by publishing our plan to strengthen our security …

6 Sep 2025 | Announcement Department for Education Ministry of Defence linked direct

Major skills boost at the heart of transformative new Defence Industrial Strategy

Why linked: Government news release on the £182m skills package at the heart of DIS 2025 — directly grounds the skills-package commitment.

UK jobs and skills will be the driving force behind making the country a defence industrial leader under a transformative new strategy to be launched next week.

29 Aug 2025 | Policy paper Cabinet Office linked direct

National Security Strategy 2025: Security for the British People in a Dangerous World

Why linked: National Security Strategy 2025 — strategic context within which DIS 2025 and SDR 2025 operate.

National Security Strategy 2025 identifies the main challenges the UK faces in an era of radical uncertainty and sets out a new Strategic Framework covering all aspects of national security and international policy

11 Jul 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Lancaster House 2.0

UIN: HLWS812 My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence (John Healey) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.We are in a new era of threat which demands a new era for Defence. Yesterday I, together with my …

1 Jul 2025 | Guidance Defence and Security Accelerator linked direct

A new era for Defence Innovation: DASA, DIU and DE&S FCI unite under UK Defence Innovation (UKDI)

Why linked: Government guidance on UKDI establishment consolidating DASA, DIU and DE&S FCI — operationalising the innovation limb of DIS.

The UK Defence Innovation organisation, (UKDI), represents a transformative step in consolidating our defence innovation ecosystem under a single, coherent operating model.

1 Jul 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Reform

UIN: HLWS762 My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence (John Healey) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. Today this Government is outlining two major developments in our commitment to reform Defence and the delivery of our …

1 Apr 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Reform

UIN: HCWS573 Today this Government is bringing in the deepest reforms in UK Defence for 50 years, which will fundamentally change the way defence operates.Defence must change to make Britain secure at home and strong abroad. The Government’s recent announcement …

1 Apr 2025 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Reform

UIN: HLWS571 My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence (John Healey) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. Today this Government is bringing in the deepest reforms in UK Defence for 50 years, which will fundamentally change …

6 Jan 2025 | Debate linked direct

SMEs

Why linked: January 2025 oral questions on DIS support for defence sector SMEs — substantive engagement on the SME limb under the new Labour government.

Alan Strickland (Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor) (Lab): 10. What steps he plans to take through the defence industrial strategy to increase support for defence sector SMEs. The Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry (Maria Eagle): We are delivering for defence, …

2024

12 events
2 Dec 2024 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Industrial Development

UIN: HCWS273 Today I am announcing plans to develop a new Defence Industrial Strategy that will be published in late spring 2025. I have published a Statement of Intent setting out the focus of the strategy and invitation to consultation …

2 Dec 2024 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Industrial Development

UIN: HLWS271 My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence (The right hon. John Healey MP) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. Today I am announcing plans to develop a new Defence Industrial Strategy that will be …

20 Nov 2024 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Programmes Developments

UIN: HLWS235 My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence (John Healey) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.I have today made an Oral Statement setting out how our new Government is addressing the challenges facing UK Defence. …

6 Nov 2024 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Nuclear Enterprise

UIN: HCWS193 The UK is exploring options to re-establish a nuclear fuel cycle for reactor fuel for defence purposes. The Government is committed to modernising defence nuclear fuel production under the Defence Nuclear Enterprise. We are commencing engagement with indu...

6 Nov 2024 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Nuclear Enterprise

UIN: HLWS190 My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence (John Healey) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. The UK is exploring options to re-establish a nuclear fuel cycle for reactor fuel for defence purposes. The Government …

2 May 2024 | Written question Cabinet Office linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government whether it remains their position that foreign and defence policy are aligned, as stated in the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy, published in March 2021, and the Integrated Review Refr

Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy

To ask His Majesty's Government whether it remains their position that foreign and defence policy are aligned, as stated in the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy, published in March 2021, and the Integrated Review Refr

25 Mar 2024 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Nuclear Update

UIN: HCWS377 I am today laying before the House the Defence Nuclear Enterprise Command Paper – “Delivering the UK’s Nuclear Deterrent: A National Endeavour”. The Command Paper establishes the UK’s nuclear programme as a critical ‘National Endeavour’ which is vital …

25 Mar 2024 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Nuclear Update

UIN: HLWS374 My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence (The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. I am today laying before the House the Defence Nuclear Enterprise Command Paper – “Delivering …

2023

16 events
4 Dec 2023 | Research Ministry of Defence linked

The Equipment Plan 2023 to 2033

The Ministry of Defence’s Equipment Plan for the next decade is unaffordable and it is facing the largest budget deficit since the Plan was first published in 2012, according to a new report by the National Audit Office. Report type: …

4 Dec 2023 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Equipment Plan

UIN: HCWS87 I wish to inform Parliament that the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Defence has written to the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee with our 2023 update on the affordability of the 2023 Defence Equipment Plan as …

4 Dec 2023 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Equipment Plan

UIN: HLWS82 My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence (The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.I wish to inform Parliament that the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Defence has written …

12 Sep 2023 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Combat Air Strategy Update

UIN: HCWS1015 The last update to the House on delivery of the Combat Air Strategy was given during Farnborough International Airshow in July of last year. DSEI London has brought the eyes of the world once again to the UK’s …

12 Sep 2023 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Combat Air Strategy Update

UIN: HLWS998 My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence (The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. The last update to the House on delivery of the Combat Air Strategy was given …

18 Jan 2023 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Shipbuilding Update

UIN: HLWS493 My hon. Friend the Minister for Defence Procurement (Alex Chalk KC MP) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. Today I am providing an update on our plans for the next stage of the Fleet Solid Support ship …

2022

22 events
9 Dec 2022 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Update

UIN: HCWS428 In the summer I updated the House on progress under the UK Combat Air Strategy, setting out the crucial importance of combat air to the nation’s security, sovereign industrial base and to our role in international affairs. I …

9 Dec 2022 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Update

UIN: HLWS419 My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence (The Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.In the summer I updated the House on progress under the UK Combat Air Strategy, setting …

29 Nov 2022 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Equipment Plan

UIN: HCWS396 I am pleased to place in the Library of the House a copy of the 2022 Defence Equipment Plan report, which details the Department’s spending plans in equipment procurement and support projects over a period of 10 years.This …

29 Nov 2022 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Equipment Plan

UIN: HLWS383 My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence (The Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. I am pleased to place in the Library of the House a copy of the …

16 Nov 2022 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Shipbuilding Update

UIN: HLWS361 My Rt hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Defence (Ben Wallace) has made the following written ministerial statement.Today I am providing an update on our plans for the next stage of the Fleet Solid Support ship programme.I …

2 Nov 2022 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Electronics and Components Agency Update

UIN: HCWS351 I am today confirming the Department’s intention to merge two of Ministry of Defence (MOD)’s arm’s-length bodies (ALBs), which will see the Defence Electronics and Components Agency (DECA) merge into Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). This follows the …

2 Nov 2022 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Electronics and Components Agency Update

UIN: HLWS344 My Hon Friend the Minister for Defence Procurement (Alex Chalk) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. I am today confirming the Department’s intention to merge two of Ministry of Defence (MOD)’s arm’s-length bodies (ALBs), which will see …

28 Jul 2022 | Research Defence Committee linked direct

Second Report - The Integrated Review, Defence in a Competitive Age and the Defence and Security Industrial Strategy

Why linked: Defence Committee Second Report on the Integrated Review, Defence in a Competitive Age and DSIS (July 2022) — the underlying committee scrutiny report on the predecessor regime.

Defence Committee Second Report on the Integrated Review, Defence in a Competitive Age and DSIS (July 2022) — the underlying committee scrutiny report on the predecessor regime.

19 Jul 2022 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Combat Air Strategy Update

UIN: HCWS228 The 2018 Combat Air Strategy set out how the UK will deliver the military capability we need to operate in highly contested environments, boost our industrial capability, and maximise our international influence. My Department actively maintains our Typho...

19 Jul 2022 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Combat Air Strategy Update

UIN: HLWS230 My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence (The Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement.The 2018 Combat Air Strategy set out how the UK will deliver the military capability we …

18 May 2022 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

The Defence and Security Industrial Strategy: Update

UIN: HLWS35 My hon. Friend the Minister of State for Defence Procurement (Jeremy Quin MP) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. I wish to update Parliament on the progress made since the publication of the Defence and Security Industrial …

10 Mar 2022 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

National Shipbuilding Strategy

UIN: HCWS670 Today the Prime Minister will announce the publication of the Refresh to the National Shipbuilding Strategy, unveiling a comprehensive package of Government support to further a shipbuilding renaissance for the whole of the UK and bringing together over …

10 Mar 2022 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

National Shipbuilding Strategy

UIN: HLWS653 My Rt hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Defence (Ben Wallace) has made the following written statement.Today the Prime Minister will announce the publication of the Refresh to the National Shipbuilding Strategy, unveiling a comprehensive package of …

21 Feb 2022 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Equipment Plan

UIN: HCWS611 I am pleased to place in the Library of the House a copy of the 2021 Defence Equipment Plan Report, which sets out our plans to deliver the equipment needed by our Armed Forces to defend the country …

21 Feb 2022 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Equipment Plan

UIN: HLWS596 My hon. Friend the Minister for Defence Procurement (Jeremy Quin MP) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. I am pleased to place in the Library of the House a copy of the 2021 Defence Equipment Plan Report, …

2021

7 events
6 Sep 2021 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Acquisition of Sheffield Forgemasters

UIN: HCWS261 The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has acquired Sheffield Forgemasters International Limited (SFIL), allowing HM Government to refinance the company and secure the supply of components for critical current and future UK defence programmes. The MOD also intends...

17 Jun 2021 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Update

UIN: HCWS101 On 25th March 2015, the then Secretary of State for Defence, the Right Hon. Sir Michael Fallon, made a statement about the findings of the Royal Navy Nuclear Reactor Prototype Review. At the time it was anticipated that …

17 Jun 2021 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Update

UIN: HLWS93 My hon. Friend the Minister of State for Defence Procurement (Jeremy Quin MP) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. On 25th March 2015, the then Secretary of State for Defence, the Right Hon.Sir Michael Fallon made a …

24 Mar 2021 | Debate linked direct

Defence and Security Industrial Strategy

Why linked: Lords statement repeating the Commons DSIS 2021 announcement — the predecessor regime to DIS 2025, with substantive scrutiny exchanges (Tunnicliffe, Smith of Newnham, West of Spithead, Houghton, Empey, Bilimoria) that ground multiple stakeholder positions.

Statement The following Statement was made in the House of Commons on Tuesday 23 March. “With permission, I should like to make a Statement on the future defence and security industrial strategy. Last November, the Prime Minister announced he was …

23 Mar 2021 | Debate linked direct

Defence and Security Industrial Strategy

Why linked: Commons DSIS 2021 launch statement by Jeremy Quin — directly precedes the Lords repetition already cited.

12:39:00 The Minister for Defence Procurement (Jeremy Quin): With permission, I should like to make a statement on the future defence and security industrial strategy. Last November, the Prime Minister announced he was increasing spending on defence by £24 billion …

12 Jan 2021 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Equipment Plan

UIN: HCWS700 I wish to inform Parliament that the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Defence has written to the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee with our 2020 update on the affordability of the Defence Equipment Plan, covering the …

12 Jan 2021 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Equipment Plan

UIN: HLWS695 My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence (The Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. I wish to inform Parliament that the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Defence has …

2020

5 events
6 Jul 2020 | Debate linked direct

Defence Industrial Strategy

Why linked: Original July 2020 oral question by Philip Dunne MP that prompted Ben Wallace to begin developing what became DSIS 2021 — regime-genesis event.

Philip Dunne (Ludlow) (Con): What steps he is taking to develop a defence industrial strategy to support the armed forces. The Secretary of State for Defence (Mr Ben Wallace): The Government are currently conducting work on the UK’s defence and …

27 Feb 2020 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Equipment Plan

UIN: HCWS130 I am pleased to place in the Library of the House the 2019 financial summary of the Defence Equipment Plan, which sets out our plans to deliver the equipment needed by our Armed Forces to defend the country …

27 Feb 2020 | Announcement Ministry of Defence linked

Defence Equipment Plan

UIN: HLWS124 My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence (The Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. I am pleased to place in the Library of the House the 2019 financial summary …

2018

2 events

2017

6 events
30 Aug 2017 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Defence linked

Proposed removal of the expenditure with UK industry and commerce table from MOD's trade industry and contracts statistical bulletin — outcome published

We are now seeking external users’ views on proposed changes to the trade industry and contracts statistical bulletin.

22 Aug 2017 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Defence linked

Proposed removal of the expenditure with UK industry and commerce table from MOD's trade industry and contracts statistical bulletin — consultation closed

We are now seeking external users’ views on proposed changes to the trade industry and contracts statistical bulletin.

25 Jul 2017 | Consultation outcome Ministry of Defence linked

Proposed removal of the expenditure with UK industry and commerce table from MOD's trade industry and contracts statistical bulletin — consultation opened

We are now seeking external users’ views on proposed changes to the trade industry and contracts statistical bulletin.

2016

5 events

2015

1 event

2010

1 event
12 Oct 2010 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

Strategic Defence and Security Review

Why linked: Commons Library briefing on the SDSR framework that historically underpinned UK defence-industrial planning — scrutiny baseline for the regime lineage.

Type: Standard Note (SN05592) That Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) was announced shortly after the new Coalition Government took office in May 2010. As the SDSR is ongoing, it is difficult to conclude with any certainty what its final …