# UK PAC Urges MOD to Improve Procurement

The UK Public Accounts Committee (PAC) says the Ministry of Defence (MOD) needs significant improvements in financial controls, procurement execution and fraud prevention as defence spending is projected to reach £79.1 billion by 2029–30. The Defence Investment Plan is delayed, and reported procurement problems—including F-35 programme delays, staffing shortages, uncertainty over future aircraft purchases and infrastructure constraints at RAF Marham—add uncertainty for contractors and supply chains. The signals identify no open solicitation or procurement contact.

- Suppliers, particularly smaller firms, may face planning and supply-chain risks as MOD investment priorities and procurement timelines remain uncertain.
- Contractors delivering or pursuing MOD work should account for the scrutiny of financial controls and fraud prevention in their contract and business planning.
- The F-35 programme’s reported staffing and infrastructure constraints may affect planning for related work at RAF Marham; no specific contract opportunity or timeline is identified.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Government Entities
- Ministry of Defence (MOD)
- Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
- Royal Air Force (RAF)

### Sources
- [MPs sound the alarm over UK defence readiness

The MOD faces fresh scrutiny over spending, procurement delays and fraud as MPs warn Britain must prepare for a more volatile future

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