MP’s have raised concern over outsourcing key functions to foreign firms during a House of Commons Defence Committee report.

The report focused on the feasibility of the implementation of a government-owned, contractor-operated procurement entity (GoCo).

In the report, worries were raised regarding the impact of outsourcing on future UK security.

Conservative MP James Arbuthnot said: “we believe problems might arise if a non-UK company were given responsibility for UK defence acquisition.” He added ““If it transpires that others are not prepared to give UK industry the opportunities the UK gives to theirs, it might become necessary for the government to reduce its open procurement.”

With the MoD’s budget for equipment reaching £160 billion for the next 10 years ,even with severe cuts to services personal, the outsourcing of services is predicted to provide significant savings, reducing the overhead cost of defense and potentially reducing job cuts.

UK Defense already employs technology and equipment, alongside training programs and shared service operations with a variety of countries including non-NATO members.