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Defence: Research

Question for Ministry of Defence

UIN 901272, tabled on 12 November 2024

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much he plans to allocate to spending on defence research and development in the next 12 months.

Answered on

18 November 2024

Defence research and development remains critical to maximising the operational advantage of our Armed Forces in an increasingly volatile and technology-driven world. The Department is committed to investing in cutting edge science, technology and innovation.

Following the recent Autumn Budget announcement, the allocation of funding for the next 12 months is ongoing.

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