Defence: Innovation

(asked on 2nd November 2026) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on establishing a new Secure Innovation Hub facility in Northern Ireland.


Answered by
Luke Pollard Portrait
Luke Pollard
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
This question was answered on 10th November 2026

Work to establish a Secure Innovation Hub, a key element of the £50 million Northern Ireland Defence Growth Deal, is progressing, with the MOD currently assessing options for the facility. This includes the due diligence necessary to meet physical and cyber security requirements and secure value for money.

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