Defence: Northern Ireland
Lords · Question HL1276 · Tabled 24 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential impacts of the Defence Industrial Strategy 2025 on Northern Ireland.
Answer
Answered by Lord Coaker, 8 Jul 2026
The Defence Industrial Strategy includes a range of initiatives to cut red tape, speed up development to delivery and ensure our defence investment benefits local communities. By backing UK businesses, reforming defence procurement and launching the defen...