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Cruise Missiles

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 6 September 2024UIN 2103

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to provide funding for SPEAR Cap 3.

Answered by Maria Eagle

The SPEAR 3 programme is currently in the demonstration phase. The next significant milestone is the first Guided Firing, scheduled to take place later this year. Total investment in the SPEAR 3 programme comprises approximately £1.4 billion.

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