Defence: Industry
Commons · Question 907075 · Tabled 18 Dec 2025 · Northern Ireland Office · Official record
Answered 7 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Luke Charters
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Defence Industrial Strategy 2025 on Northern Ireland.
Answer
Answered by Matthew Patrick, 7 Jan 2026
The defence of the United Kingdom is always the first duty of any Government.As part of our defence industrial strategy, we will invest £250m across five regions for Defence Growth Deals - including one in Northern Ireland which already boasts a booming d...