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Recent reports have highlighted the purchase of second-hand Chinese equipment by the Ministry of Defence.
Recommendation
Recent reports have highlighted the purchase of second-hand Chinese equipment by the Ministry of Defence. This is deeply concerning. The purchase of equipment from China for use by the Armed Forces should not be considered a viable option by the Ministry of Defence.
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 27 April 2021. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Committee
Defence Committee
Report
Foreign Involvement in the Defence Supply Chain
14 Feb 2021
HC 699
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Defence
Timeline
Recommendation age
5.6 yrs
Report published
14 Feb 2021