A landmark survey from leading Defence trade body Make UK Defence has showed that 60% of members are exporting directly to NATO Allies, while 25% are directly supplying vital equipment to Ukraine. Announced at DSEI, these statistics underline the vital role the UK’s defence manufacturing sector plays in safeguarding national ...
Wales is set to benefit from a new Defence Growth Deal that will channel part of a £250 million UK Government investment into long-term defence partnerships, supporting jobs and innovation across the nation. The scheme, announced alongside the Defence Industrial Strategy, is designed to strengthen local economies while reinforcing the ...
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 ...
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