Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Monday, 29 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 July 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Guided Weapons: Procurement
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 6 of the Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, how many of the 7,000 new long-range weapons have been delivered as of 29 June 2026.
- Answer
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It is not Ministry of Defence policy to comment on the exact numbers of weapons procured, as disclosure of such detail could undermine operational security. The Defence Investment Plan funds a weapons programme that represents a substantial and sustained investment in the UK’s defence capability.
This will include significant numbers of both novel and existing/low and high-cost long-range weapons systems, spanning all domains and target sets. These capabilities will be sourced not only from UK industry – supporting domestic innovation and industrial resilience – but also through close collaboration with trusted allies, including partners in the United States and across Europe. This balanced approach ensures that the UK maintains access to cutting-edge technology while reinforcing interoperability and collective security with key international partners.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 13882
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Subjects
- Procurement Guided weapons
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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- 2026-07-07 12:12:58 +0100
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