The committee's deputy chair says the UK may 'struggle' to maintain its essential contribution to NATO if the MoD does not swiftly address 'fragility' of its supply chain, replenish its stocks, and modernise its capabilities.
The MPs drew on an assessment by the National Audit Office - the government's spending watchdog - as well as evidence from senior officials within defence to deliver their verdict in an annual report on defence's vast plan to buy equipment, from warships and jets to computer chips and codes.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine a year ago triggered a refresh of the UK's defence, security and foreign policy. "We are concerned that the department lacks the urgency required to develop and deliver promptly the enhanced capabilities that the armed forces need."This includes the rapid purchase of more ammunition and weapons to replenish stockpiles that have been given by the UK to the Ukrainian armed forces in support of their fight against Russia as well as to grow the UK's own stockpiles.
The provision of a division - of up to 25,000 troops - is something NATO allies have looked to the UK and other powerful member states to be able to deliver in a crisis as part of the alliance’s collective defence and security.A summit in Lithuania in July will see allies finalise updated commitments to bolster NATO's defences and deter Russian aggression as Russia’s war in Ukraine rages on.
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