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Ministry of Defence: Written Questions

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 2 February 2026UIN 104513

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to respond to Question 94244 tabled by the hon. Member for South Suffolk on 25 November 2025.

Answered by Luke Pollard

In 2024-25, Ministry of Defence spend on equipment was £24.92 billion, which is around 0.85% of GDP. This is an increase of over £2 billion from the equipment budget for 2023-24.

While the current financial year is ongoing and work on the Defence Investment Plan continues, it is not possible to provide figures for the remaining financial years of this Parliament.

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