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Written question asked by Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 June 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 June 2025. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 16 June 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Guided Weapons: Defence

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of cost of providing an 'Iron Dome' style defence system to protect the United Kingdom from missile attack.

Answer

Iron Dome is Israel’s approach to Integrated Air and Missile Defence, it is based upon the threat Israel faces, its geography and capability. The Strategic Defence Review has considered similar factors for the UK Homeland and announced up to £1 billion investment in air and missile defence of the UK. Specific decisions on the UK’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence will follow through the Defence Investment Plan which is in development within the Ministry of Defence and due for publication in autumn 2025.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8006
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Defence Costs Guided weapons
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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