Northern Ireland: Defence and Technology
Commons · Question 120818 · Tabled 16 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support his Department provides to defence and technology companies in Northern Ireland seeking to collaborate with Ukrainian partners.
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 24 Mar 2026
The Secretary of State for Defence is committed to strengthening collaboration between Ukrainian and British defence innovators, including companies based in Northern Ireland. The Ministry of Defence has placed contracts with Thales in 2022, 2024 and 2026...