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Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 24 July 2024UIN 192

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will take steps to introduce new defence regional partnerships.

Answered by Maria Eagle

The Strategic Defence Review, launched by the Prime Minister on 16 July 2024, will set out how Defence will be central to the security, economic growth and prosperity of the United Kingdom. We will also bring forward a Defence Industrial Strategy that will establish long-term partnerships between business and government, promote innovation, and improve resilience.

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