The UK defence sector has secured unprecedented levels of foreign direct investment over the past year, with more than £1.4 billion committed since July 2024. This surge in capital has reinforced the UK’s position as a leading hub for defence innovation and manufacturing, while underpinning more than 1,700 new jobs ...
Billions of pounds will be pumped into the Scottish economy following Norway’s decision to select Glasgow-built warships for their Armed Forces – securing thousands of jobs in Scotland for years to come. The UK will supply Norway with Type 26 frigates in a historic deal worth £10 billion, cementing Scotland’s position ...
A major win for UK industry’: Defence industry representatives hail new MOD scheme to create defence inward investment. Industry representatives have lauded the announcement by the Government’s new Defence Industrial Strategy to create a new scheme to drive UK economic growth through a defence inward investment scheme when buying defence equipment ...
While established defence contractors and large prime integrators play a crucial role in the UK and European defence sectors, there is a compelling argument for investing in early to mid-stage companies led by UK and European entrepreneurs with crucial military or security experience. These companies are often better positioned to ...
September 19, 2025
Homeland - Boost for drone production
The Defence Secretary has confirmed that the UK’s largest drone production facility will open in Swindon in 2026, creating 1,000
