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Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 September 2025UIN 70732

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 25 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, who will lead the review of the principle elements of the Integrated Global Defence Network.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

The review of the principal elements of the Integrated Global Defence Network (IGDN) will be led by the two-star military and civilian IGDN Directors, with three-star military oversight; and in collaboration with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

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