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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 February 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 February 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Defence Equipment: Procurement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason has he cancelled the contract with NP Aerospace to provide x-ray scanners for Army bomb disposal units.

Answer

The contract was terminated following careful consideration and agreement from key internal stakeholders as the best value for money way forward for the Army. The termination does not create a capability gap as an interim solution is already in place.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
110526
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Contracts Defence equipment Bomb disposal Procurement NP Aerospace
Link
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