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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Defence Industrial Development

02 December 2024 · Ministry of Defence

Proposed by John Healey Lab Rawmarsh and Conisbrough

Defence

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At a glance

Key points

  • The minister is announcing plans to develop a new Defence Industrial Strategy to address growing national security threats.
  • The Statement of Intent will be published on GOV.UK by the end of February 2025 to invite consultation from stakeholders.
  • The strategy aims to align with the Government's growth mission, create partnerships, and enhance innovation and resilience in the defence sector.

Issue summary

The minister is announcing plans to develop a new Defence Industrial Strategy to address growing national security threats.

Action requested

I am publishing a Statement of Intent on GOV.UK inviting consultation from stakeholders by the end of February 2025. The strategy aims to align with the Government's growth mission, create partnerships, and enhance innovation and resilience in the defence sector.

Key facts

  • Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
  • Conflict in the Middle East and tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.
  • Defence is one of eight priority growth sectors in the new industrial strategy.
  • The Statement of Intent will inform extensive consultation with the defence sector by end of February 2025.
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