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Navy: Military Bases

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 2 September 2026UIN 19383

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's statement entitled Naval Base Infrastructure, published on 14 July 2026, how much of the announced £26 billion investment under Project Royal Oak represents (a) new funding, (b) previously announced funding.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

The £26 billion investment of Project Royal Oak represents the future investment package agreed through the Defence Investment Plan (DIP), which was a zero-based review of Defence budgets. This investment package encompasses a broad range of infrastructure, estate renewal, accommodation, engineering, sustainment, and operation support activity.

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