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National Armaments Director: Public Appointments

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 18 June 2025UIN 58776

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 5 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, who the new National Armaments Director appointed on 1 April 2025 is.

Answered by Maria Eagle

Andy Start is acting National Armaments Director (NAD). He is also the Chief Executive of the Defence Equipment and Support organisation. This is to ensure that the momentum of Defence Reform is sustained while we recruit for a permanent NAD.

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