Defence Investment Plan Debate

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Luke Akehurst

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Bill presented
Tuesday 30th June 2026

(1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Dan Jarvis Portrait Dan Jarvis
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I do not think it is like that at all.

Luke Akehurst Portrait Luke Akehurst (North Durham) (Lab)
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I am particularly concerned about missile and drone threats to the UK, so I welcome the £790 million in the DIP for additional air and missile defence capabilities. Could the Secretary of State give a little more detail about what additional capabilities will be added to our existing layered air defences?

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