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Defence Equipment: Procurement

Commons · Question 16428 · 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 steps are being taken to ensure value for money in procurement of military equipment.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 15 Jul 2026

The Department ensures value for money is achieved in procurement of military equipment by combining appropriate procurement routes with rigorous appraisal, whole-life cost analysis, strong commercial oversight and independent scrutiny. This ensures milit...