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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Defence Electronics and Components Agency Update

02 November 2022 · Ministry of Defence

Proposed by Alex Chalk Con Cheltenham

Defence

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK Government Investments completed a review of the Defence Electronics and Components Agency (DECA).
  • The MOD plans to merge DECA into Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) to provide optimal value to taxpayers.
  • The merger aims to secure skilled jobs at DECA sites and support broader defence activities.

Issue summary

This statement confirms the merger of the Defence Electronics and Components Agency (DECA) into Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), following a review by the UK Government Investments.

Action requested

The MOD intends to merge DECA into DE&S, providing best overall value to taxpayers through improved governance structures and an operating model aligned with government policy. This will secure highly skilled jobs at DECA’s sites and support wider defence work.

Key facts

  • The merger follows a UK Government Investments (UKGI) tailored review of DECA in 2021.
  • The review confirmed the continuing value and need for DECA to be retained within MOD as a strategic second-source provider.
  • Merging DECA into DE&S will achieve greater savings through increased utilisation across defence.
  • The merger has been developed with wide-ranging stakeholder consultation, including other government departments.
  • Highly skilled jobs at DECA’s main site in MOD Sealand, North Wales, and its other UK locations will be sustained and grown.
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