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Defence: Space Technology

Asked by Stuart AndersonConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 2 September 2026UIN 19083

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 49 of his department's Defence Investment Plan, published 30 June 2026, is the £9 billion scheduled to be invested in the space domain between 2030-2035 currently in his Department's budget.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

As already announced, funding for investments beyond 2029-30 will be set out as part of future Spending Reviews and subsequent budget-setting processes, in the usual way.

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