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We are concerned that the Department lacks the urgency required to develop and deliver promptly the enhanced capabilities the armed forces need,\u201d said the panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The government\u2019s rapid assistance effort to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/global\/europe\/2023\/01\/12\/britain-to-give-ukraine-heavy-tanks-as-german-leos-are-on-hold\/\">Ukraine<\/a> has demonstrated that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/global\/europe\/2022\/09\/21\/britain-revises-its-defense-plans-in-light-of-russias-war\/\">British can respond quickly<\/a> to operational demands when required, but the lawmakers said they were \u201cnot convinced that the Department is showing sufficient urgency to deliver the new capabilities that our own armed forces need.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee reviews the 10-year defense equipment plan every year as part of its role scrutinizing how the government spends taxpayers\u2019 money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s one of Parliament\u2019s most influential committees to shine the light on shortcomings, but it has no actual powers to bring change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the years, the committee has regularly cast doubt on the affordability of the 10-year equipment and support plan and the MoD\u2019s ability to deliver programs on time and on budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The latest review by the PAC was no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The plan, which covers 2022-32 and rests on financial data of March 2022, was budgeted by the MoD at \u00a3242 billion, or $301 billion. 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