Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department plans to take to meet the NATO defence industrial capacity expansion pledge; and how this will be incorporated into developing the new Defence Industrial Strategy.

This Government is committed to bringing forward a Defence Industrial Strategy which ensures the imperatives of national security and a high-growth economy are aligned. Our NATO-first approach will be a vital part of our new Defence Industrial Strategy, with NATO’s industrial and operational requirements and integration with our allies and partners at the heart of our defence plans. The Department is taking steps to meet the NATO defence industrial capacity expansion pledge, including through our NATO Multinational Procurement Initiatives through which we are encouraging more joint procurement amongst NATO allies.