House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Lancaster House 2.0
11 July 2025 · Ministry of Defence
Proposed by John Healey Lab Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The minister is addressing the reboot of the Lancaster House Defence and Security Treaties between the UK and France.
- The reboot aims to deepen nuclear deterrence collaboration and enhance joint military capabilities through the Combined Joint Force.
- An 'Entente Industrielle' will be established for industrial cooperation, and the treaties will expand into new domains like Space and Cyber.
Issue summary
The minister is addressing the reboot of the Lancaster House Defence and Security Treaties between the UK and France to modernise bilateral defence cooperation.
Action requested
The reboot will deepen nuclear deterrence collaboration, enhance joint military capabilities through the Combined Joint Force (CJF), establish an 'Entente Industrielle' for industrial co-operation, and expand cooperation in new domains like Space and Cyber. The treaties are set to be implemented by both Ministries of Defence and Foreign Affairs.
Key facts
- UK and France represent nearly 40% of the defence budget of European Allies.
- Northwood Declaration signed at the 2025 UK-France Summit.
- New Combined Joint Force (CJF) to focus on Euro-Atlantic warfighting capabilities.
- Establishment of a UK-France Nuclear Steering Board for political direction.