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UK Defence and Security Exports

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 20 October 2025UIN 79073

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how the newly established Office of Defence Exports will measure success; and what target increase in export orders is expected in the next (a) five and (b) 10 years.

Answered by Luke Pollard

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 16 September 2025 to Question 76093. Design work for the Office of Defence Exports is well underway. Initial stand up continues at pace, with full implementation - including the development of performance measures - continuing over the next 12 months.

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