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We welcome the concept of a Security and Defence Partnership to establish a bespoke framework...

Conclusion
We welcome the concept of a Security and Defence Partnership to establish a bespoke framework for shared security and defence. The Committee is concerned, however, that it contains no meaningful 54 commitments to specific action or a reporting mechanism through which to judge progress. Significant omissions include a joint defence industrial strategy, coordination against bad behaviour by non-market states, and work to improve economic and supply chain security. (Conclusion, Paragraph 56)
Addressee Bodies
Department for Business and Trade
Timeline
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Report published 22 Jun 2026