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NATO: Industry

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 31 March 2025UIN 40747

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to meet the NATO industrial capacity expansion pledge.

Answered by Maria Eagle

The UK strongly supports the NATO Industrial Capacity Expansion Pledge, which commits Allies to strengthening transatlantic defence industrial cooperation, and accelerating the growth of our defence industry.

The Ministry of Defence is taking steps to meet the Pledge, including promoting greater joint procurement among NATO Allies through our NATO Multinational Procurement Initiatives.

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