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Trident Submarines: Supply Chains

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 3 September 2026UIN 22805

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's Annual Report and Accounts 2025-2026, HC 389, published on 15 July 2026, what the nature is of the fruitless payment for the Dreadnought Supply Chain.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

A contract within the Dreadnought supply chain was terminated following security reviews by the Defence Nuclear Enterprise. The detail is unsuitable for disclosure due to the classification and sensitivity of the programme.

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