Modernising Defence Programme Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Modernising Defence Programme

Matthew Offord Excerpts
Thursday 25th January 2018

(6 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Matthew Offord Portrait Dr Matthew Offord (Hendon) (Con)
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As part of his review, will the Secretary of State make certain that, thanks to the innovation of British enterprises, we have the most modern weapons for our ships, tanks and planes?

Gavin Williamson Portrait Gavin Williamson
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Absolutely. This is where we have the opportunity to embrace new technology to make our armed forces more effective in what they do. If we stand still, our enemies will overtake us. In this country, we have some of the most innovative companies, some of which have never before sold to defence, and we have to make use of that innovation.