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Ministry of Defence: Procurement

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 1 August 2024UIN 1738

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to improve his Department’s acquisition system.

Answered by Maria Eagle

The Strategic Defence Review launched on 16 July 2024 will determine the reforms required by UK Defence to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century. In doing so it will consider the approach taken to acquisition and support to deliver required capabilities in a timely way, secure the best possible value for money and leverage rapidly changing technology.

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