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UK Defence Innovation

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 April 2025UIN 43125

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether UK Defence Innovation will be an arm’s length body.

Answered by Maria Eagle

No. UK Defence Innovation will report to the National Armaments Director in the Ministry of Defence, as part of the new operating model being established through Defence Reform.

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