Written question asked by Lord Rogan (Ulster Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 March 2026. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Defence: Northern Ireland
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government when they will publish a defence growth deal for Northern Ireland as an extension of the Defence Industrial Strategy 2025.
- Answer
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The Ministry of Defence will launch the Northern Ireland Defence Growth Deal in Spring 2026. The Deal will combine defence and wider government investment to support companies across a number of sub-sectors that are key for defence and align with Defence’s strategic priorities. The Deal will harness NI’s defence and dual-use strengths, driving innovation and increasing competitiveness – in line with the Defence Industrial Strategy.
Secondary information
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- Written question
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- HL15204
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Defence Industry Northern Ireland
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- 2026-03-18 11:46:50 +0000
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