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Defence Equipment

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 7 September 2026UIN 22848

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026, what was the specific nature of the £647,000 constructive loss of the Through Barrier Imaging Systems whose contract was terminated.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

The constructive loss is associated with the Department's decision to terminate the Through Barrier Imaging Systems (TBIS) contract as the best value for money outcome for Defence. The figure was calculated in accordance with Government accounting requirements.

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