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Defence: Industry

Asked by Stuart AndersonConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 21699

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on targeted regulatory sprints in priority growth sub-sectors and emerging technologies.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

This Government is committed to creating a more permissive and pro-growth regulatory environment that supports defence capability, innovation and industrial growth. As set out in the Defence Industrial Strategy, the Ministry of Defence has completed a targeted regulatory sprint on autonomous systems.

The next phase will focus on supporting the development of the Regulating for Growth Bill, which will help to reduce barriers to working in the defence sector.

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