China: Defence Equipment
2026-06-01 · Ministry of Defence · 6003 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of national security import controls to prevent dependence on Chinese companies for consumable equipment in the defence supply chain.
Answer
The Department assesses that existing national security import controls, alongside wider procurement and security frameworks, are robust and sufficient to manage risks of dependence on Chinese suppliers. Procurement is subject to strict due diligence, sup...