Armed Forces
Commons · Question 22870 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 8 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Recommendation 1 of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress he has made on ensuring that the UK can recover quickly from attacks.
Answer
Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones, 8 Sep 2026
The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) reaffirmed the Department's commitment to providing greater options for deterrence and response to aggression, while ensuring the Armed Forces can withstand and recover from attack. Through the DIP, we are investing £298 ...