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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Monday, 15 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Thursday, 18 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Nuclear Weapons: Procurement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 11 June 2026 to Question 7775 on Defence Nuclear Enterprise, what is the (a) whole life cost, (b) 2025-26 cost and (c) 2026-27 budget for Astraea.

Answer

As the Astraea programme is in its early development, it is too early to provide an accurate whole life cost estimate. Cost estimates are being developed and are subject to Cabinet Office and HM Treasury major project scrutiny in the usual way.

I am withholding details of financial year costs for the purpose of safeguarding national security.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10074
Session
2026-27
Related items
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Thursday, 11 June 2026
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Subjects
Nuclear weapons Procurement
Link
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