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Written question asked by James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 15 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ammunition: Factories

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many new energetics and munitions factories are under construction.

Answer

Feasibility studies for energetic material factories are expected to conclude no later than October 2026. The MOD intends to open a grant funding opportunity to onshore energetics production in Q3 2026 with a view to industry commencing construction of the first factories before the end of the year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9886
Session
2026-27
Related items
Ammunition: Factories
Monday, 20 July 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Ammunition Construction Factories
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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