Defence Equipment: Procurement
(asked on 7th July 2026) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps are being taken to ensure value for money in procurement of military equipment.
This question was answered on 15th July 2026
The Department ensures value for money is achieved in procurement of military equipment by combining appropriate procurement routes with rigorous appraisal, whole-life cost analysis, strong commercial oversight and independent scrutiny.
This ensures military requirements are delivered which provide the best balance of cost and effectiveness at an affordable cost to the taxpayer.