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Defence Nuclear Enterprise: Expenditure

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 16 June 2026UIN 7765

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what percentage of the Ministry of Defence budget was spent on the Defence Nuclear Enterprise in 2024-25.

Answered by Luke Pollard

In 2024-25, 18% of the Ministry of Defence budget was spent on the Defence Nuclear Enterprise.

The Defence Nuclear Enterprise is a hugely complex, scientifically advanced and risky portfolio which spans decades. As a Government we are undertaking significant recapitalisation as it renews the UK's nuclear deterrent as a major national endeavour and Defence's top priority.

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