Armed Forces Security Threats 2024-05-20
2024-05-20
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The question arises from concerns about whether current defence spending and equipment are sufficient to address emerging security challenges.
I am concerned about the steps being taken to ensure that our armed forces have adequate resources to deal with evolving security threats, such as those mentioned in recent announcements. What specific measures is the government implementing?
We have strengthened the UK's defence in recent years, with a commitment to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP. We are investing in warfighting capability and reforming procurement processes to embrace innovation and strengthen our industrial base.
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The question specifically asked about steps being taken regarding equipment, but the answer focused on overall defence spending increases without detailing specific measures related to equipment.
We Are Embracing Innovation, Investing In Warfighting Capability And Bolstering The Uk'S Industrial Base By Reforming Procurement.
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The ongoing conflict in Ukraine highlights the importance of drones in future conflicts, prompting questions about how to prepare UK armed forces for similar threats.
Given the significant role drones are playing in the conflict in Ukraine, what specific actions is the government taking to ensure that our armed forces have the necessary equipment and strategies to defend against drone attacks?
We are learning from Ukraine and have joint leadership of both the drone capability coalition with Latvia and the maritime coalition with Norway. We are improving governance to cohere that learning across defence and into our armed forces, and we will hold an industry day next month to strengthen relationships with drone companies.
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The question specifically asked about steps taken regarding equipment for defending against drones but the answer focused more on governance improvements and upcoming industry engagement without specific details on equipment.
Two Key Steps We Are Taking: Improve Governance To Cohere That Learning Across Defence, Have A Strong Relationship With Industry.
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