The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is a government department led by the Secretary of State for Defence. MoD’s purpose is to protect the nation, and to help it prosper.

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MoD spent £49 billion on its running costs in 2023-24 in support of its priorities to secure strategic advantage, protect the UK, counter threats from state and non-state actors, and promote UK national interests globally.

This report has been produced to provide an introduction to MoD and the NAO’s examination of its spending and performance. It is intended to support the House of Commons Defence Committee and Members across the House in their examination of MoD’s spending and performance. It summarises the key information and insights that can be gained from our examinations of MoD and related bodies and MoD’s Annual Report and Accounts.

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