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Defence: Finance

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 5 March 2026UIN 116993

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has received the completed Defence Finance and Investment Strategy.

Answered by Luke Pollard

As set out in the Defence Industrial Strategy, the Defence Finance and Investment Strategy (DFIS) is set to be developed by early 2026. It is currently on track for publication in spring, and the Secretary of State for Defence has been kept informed of the progress.

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