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Ballistic Missile Defence: Finance

Asked by Rebecca PaulConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 9 June 2026UIN 5757

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress has been made on allocating the funding announced for air and missile defence; and what capabilities that funding is expected to deliver.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Strategic Defence Review announced up to £1 billion for UK air and missile defence. Work to deliver the Strategic Defence Reviews recommendations, including on the allocation for Integrated Air and Missile Defence, will be set out in the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan.

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