Source · Select Committees · National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
Recommendation 37
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The Defence Investment Plan must be completed and published as soon as possible.
Recommendation
The Defence Investment Plan must be completed and published as soon as possible. Within the Plan, the Government should provide further detail on the funding mechanisms it will use to support firms as it seeks to revitalise 67 the UK’s defence-industrial base and develop sovereign capabilities. SMEs in particular need further financial support and guidance to grow and develop capabilities and avoid the risk of homegrown talent and capabilities being acquired by foreign investors. (Recommendation, Paragraph 164) 68
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 24 June 2026. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗