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Guided Weapons: Procurement

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 18 October 2025UIN 79226

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 34 of the National Security Strategy 2025, CP 1338, published on 24 June 2025, what recent progress he has made on developing a new precision long-range strike capability.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The UK continues to work closely with Germany and has recently launched concepting work with industries in both countries on choices to deliver a joint long-range strike capability.

Wider collaborative options involving other nations are also under active consideration.

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