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Reserve Forces: Defence Equipment

Commons · Question 16876 · Tabled 8 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 9 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Steve Barclay

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what additional equipment will be available to members of the UK Active Reserve as a result of the Defence Investment Plan.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 9 Sep 2026

The Defence Investment Plan commits £298 billion of investment in Defence over the next four years and includes substantial investment in the capabilities that support the Whole Force, including our Reserves. This includes more than £5 billion for drones ...