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Recommendation 14
14
Acknowledged
Paragraph: 92
It is clear that the UK and its NATO Allies have allowed ammunition stockpiles to...
Conclusion
It is clear that the UK and its NATO Allies have allowed ammunition stockpiles to dwindle to dangerously low levels. Whilst Russia is also facing the diminution of its stockpiles, other adversaries are able to maintain and potentially increase their own. This inability to replenish UK stockpiles therefore puts at risk not just our ability to resupply Ukraine but also to counter any threat to our own security.
Government Response Summary
The government states that the UK has been leading work in NATO on industrial capacity and stockpile replenishment, aiming for an action plan to strengthen the industrial base and increase standardization.
Paragraph Reference:
92
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The UK has been leading work in NATO on industrial capacity and stockpile replenishment following the conflict in Ukraine. At the Vilnius Summit, we want Allies to agree an action plan to strengthen the industrial base, step up multi-year and multi-national Special relationships? US, UK and NATO: Government Response 7 procurement, increase standardisation and boost interoperability and interchangeability.