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Commons · Question 127660 · Tabled 15 Apr 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 23 Apr 2026

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Asked by Manuela Perteghella

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure the UK develops sovereign capability in defence systems.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 23 Apr 2026

The UK recognises the importance of ensuring resilience and choice across our most critical of military capabilities. This reflects the approach to long term national security set out in the Strategic Defence Review: ensuring we are integrated into NATO f...