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Strategic Defence Review: Costs

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 27 April 2026UIN 128875

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the total estimated cost as a cash figure of accepting and implementing all 62 recommendations of the Strategic Defence Review.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) will provide a comprehensive overview of the Department's forward investment priorities across equipment, infrastructure, people, and supporting capabilities.

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