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<p>It is not yet clear what the full impact will be of the Covid-19 outbreak on existing
Ministry of Defence contracts, although it is inevitable that there will be some repercussions.
We remain closely engaged with our strategic suppliers to monitor and understand the
impact of Covid-19 on defence during this critical time.</p><p> </p><p>The Department
for International Trade's Defence and Security Organisation (DIT DSO) has not made
a formal assessment on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on future UK arms sales
or existing arms contracts. DIT DSO remains in close contact with industry and is
actively monitoring the situation through its Industry Engagement Plan. DIT DSO will
continue to support UK defence and security industries to export, post COVID-19.</p>
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