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Trident Submarines: Supply Chains

Commons · Question 22805 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 3 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's Annual Report and Accounts 2025-2026, HC 389, published on 15 July 2026, what the nature is of the fruitless payment for the Dreadnought Supply Chain.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 3 Sep 2026

A contract within the Dreadnought supply chain was terminated following security reviews by the Defence Nuclear Enterprise. The detail is unsuitable for disclosure due to the classification and sensitivity of the programme.