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Written question asked by Lord Truscott (Non-affiliated) on Friday, 27 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


USA: Ballistic Missile Defence

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the benefits of purchasing the Patriot anti-missile system from the United States.

Answer

Integrated Air and Missile Defence investments will be prioritised appropriately against the threat as part of the future Integrated Force. Work to deliver the Strategic Defence Review recommendations, including our investment of up to £1 billion on Homeland Integrated Air and Missile Defence, will be set out in the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL16159
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Procurement Ballistic missile defence USA
Link
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