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Ministry of Defence: Contracts

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 11 December 2025UIN 94231

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the transcript of his speech entitled Defence Secretary speech on threats to the UK, published on 19 November 2025, what is the total monetary value of the over 1,000 major contracts signed.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The total value of the 953 Ministry of Defence (MOD) contracts over £1 million is £23,411,117,978.37 (excluding VAT).

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