Ministry of Defence Procurement: UK-manufactured Products

Debate between Lord Kennedy of Southwark and Lord Rogan

Tuesday 18th November 2025 Lords Chamber

[Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Lab Co-op)]

My Lords, it is the turn of the Cross Benches next and then it will be the Conservative Benches.

[Lord Rogan (UUP)]

Noble Lords will recall the Prime Minister’s announcement earlier this year of £1.6 billion in contracts for Thales in Belfast to supply air defence missiles for Ukraine, creating 200 jobs in Northern Ireland. The deal also included the prospect of a further £500 million of additional work to be added in collaboration with the Ukrainian industry partner. Can the Minister provide the House with an update on progress, including how many new jobs have been delivered and whether the extra £200 million of work for Thales in Northern Ireland has been secured?