Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ballistic Missile Defence
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Defence Investment Plan provides short-range air defence.
- Answer
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Yes, the Defence Investment Plan includes short-range air defence. The SDR committed to enhance the UK’s homeland air and missile defences. We have delivered on this in the DIP by investing £790 million of new money in homeland IAMD. This investment is focused on sustaining key foundation capabilities and enhancing our Command and Control (C2), Sensing capabilities and effectors choices to meet the evolving threats.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 15521
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Ballistic missile defence
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- 2026-07-08 18:04:08 +0100
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