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Asked by James McMurdockIndependentMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 25467

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence press release entitled European security strengthened under landmark UK and Estonia agreement, published on 16 July 2026, what additional financial commitment the UK has made under the UK-Estonia Defence Roadmap.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

The UK-Estonia Defence Roadmap deepens cooperation across defence, industry, capability development and military innovation, and includes the transition of the UK's Forward Land Forces presence in Estonia to a Mobile Anti-Armour Force from April 2027. Activities under the Roadmap will be delivered under financial commitments within the Defence Investment Plan, including significant investment into our Land forces leading to a more capable Forward Land Forces to deliver enhanced deterrence effect in Estonia.

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