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Nineteenth Report - MoD Equipment Plan 2023–2033
Public Accounts Committee
HC 451
Published 8 March 2024
Conclusions (2)
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
The Plan is inconsistent because some parts of the Armed Forces include the costs of all capabilities that the government expects them to deliver, while others only include those they can afford. The MoD’s aim is that the Plan provides a reliable assessment of the affordability of its equipment programme …
Government Response Summary
The government agrees with the recommendation and states that, for transparency and ease of comparison, the department will seek to standardise the data produced and presented for the Equipment Plan starting from the Annual Budgeting Cycle planning round process.
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Recent international developments, including the war in Ukraine, have underlined the importance of strategic international partnerships for the UK.79 The UK has been working with its allies, including Ukraine, to develop interoperable equipment, pool essential munitions and encourage industry to build its capacity to supply the equipment they need.80
Government Response Summary
The government agrees with the importance of strategic international partnerships and describes its ongoing efforts to capitalize on the UK's convening power, review allied support, and engage industry, with a target implementation date of Spring 2025.