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Defence: Finance

Commons · Question 16427 · Tabled 7 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 15 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total defence budget allocation is for the current financial year.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 15 Jul 2026

The Ministry of Defence's total budget allocation for financial year 2026-27 is £68.3 billion. This provides funding for defence outputs across the Department, including personnel, equipment, operations, infrastructure, and support activities.