Ammunition: Factories

(asked on 22nd April 2026) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress he has made on delivering at least six new munitions factories.


Answered by
Luke Pollard Portrait
Luke Pollard
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
This question was answered on 27th April 2026

Feasibility studies are planned to be contracted in Spring 2026, and to conclude in August 2026. The Ministry of Defence intends to announce investments in quarter 3 2026 with a view to beginning construction of the first factories before the end of the year.

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