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Recommendation 32

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The National Security Strategy is clear that sovereignty over certain national security capabilities, including nuclear,...

Conclusion
The National Security Strategy is clear that sovereignty over certain national security capabilities, including nuclear, emerging technologies, shipbuilding and steelmaking, is important. However, beyond this, there is no clear definition of how the Government defines what it considers to be a sovereign capability. Nor is there sufficient indication of what specific capabilities and technologies the Government intends to prioritise as part of this work. (Conclusion, Paragraph 151)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 24 June 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗