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Military Aircraft: Manufacturing Industries

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 5 March 2026UIN 112351

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions has he held with his cabinet colleagues on retaining sovereign military helicopter manufacturing capability.

Answered by Luke Pollard

Cabinet colleagues engage in discussions about defence capabilities, which are supported by the Defence Industrial Strategy. This strategy highlights the Government's commitment to preserving sovereign capabilities, playing a crucial role in supporting jobs and prosperity throughout the United Kingdom.

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