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Defence: Contracts

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the number of major contracts awarded this year will exceed the average of the last 10 years.

answeredMinistry of Defence

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Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Tabled
7 Jul 2026
Target answer date
9 Jul 2026
Answer
15 Jul 2026 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 7 Jul 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the number of major contracts awarded this year will exceed the average of the last 10 years.

  2. 9 Jul 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 15 Jul 2026

    Answer published

    The Ministry of Defence’s number of contracts, including major contracts, has remained relatively stable and consistent, with a slight increase observed in 2023. This trend is expected to continue into 2026.

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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