Guided Weapons: Procurement
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 6 of the Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, how many of the 7,000 new long-range weapons have been delivered as of 29 June 2026.
Answered by Luke Pollard
It is not Ministry of Defence policy to comment on the exact numbers of weapons procured, as disclosure of such detail could undermine operational security. The Defence Investment Plan funds a weapons programme that represents a substantial and sustained investment in the UK’s defence capability.
This will include significant numbers of both novel and existing/low and high-cost long-range weapons systems, spanning all domains and target sets. These capabilities will be sourced not only from UK industry – supporting domestic innovation and industrial resilience – but also through close collaboration with trusted allies, including partners in the United States and across Europe. This balanced approach ensures that the UK maintains access to cutting-edge technology while reinforcing interoperability and collective security with key international partners.
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