The Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) will channel significant investment into towns and cities across the UK through the creation of Defence Growth Deals, backed by a £250 million fund. These deals are intended to drive local economic growth, foster innovation, and create long-term employment in regions with strong potential but ...
The Defence Secretary has confirmed that the UK’s largest drone production facility will open in Swindon in 2026, creating 1,000 skilled jobs and strengthening Britain’s sovereign defence manufacturing base. Operated by Tekever, the new hub will be located in The Spectrum Building, the Grade II* listed landmark designed by Sir ...
The refreshed Defence Industrial Strategy is designed to strengthen the international competitiveness of British defence companies and secure more export sales. The reforms aim to reduce administrative delays and expand financial support, positioning UK firms as reliable suppliers in a growing global market. A central change will allow companies to apply ...
The UK defence sector is failing to capitalise on transformative manufacturing capabilities that could revolutionise supply chain resilience and cut costs by £110 million, an industry leader warned today. As defence professionals gather at the industry’s biggest conference, DSEI UK, this week, additive manufacturing experts say the sector’s unfamiliarity with modern ...
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