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Defence: Semiconductors

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to support semiconductor research relevant to defence.

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Ministry of Defence
Tabled
10 Mar 2026
Target answer date
12 Mar 2026
Answer
17 Mar 2026 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 10 Mar 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to support semiconductor research relevant to defence.

  2. 12 Mar 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 17 Mar 2026

    Answer published

    The Ministry of Defence is working closely with Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, The Department for Business and Trade and the Ministerial chaired Semiconductor Advisory Panel, alongside UK industry and allied partners, to ensure assured...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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