Written questions

Defence: Finance

2026-07-08 · Ministry of Defence · 17374 · Official question

James Cartlidge

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Select Committee session on the Defence Investment Plan on 7 July 2026, whether he plans to accelerate delivery of programmes within the Defence Investment Plan in response to accele

Answer

The Defence Investment Plan demonstrates the commitment of this Government to meet and respond to the rising threats and demands on Defence. The £74 billion allocated to the Ministry of Defence forfinancial year 2027-28 is £20 billion more for our Armed F...