As we enter 2021, Defence Online takes a look ahead at the key trends we can expect to see over the next 12 months in the defence marketplace. Back in November 2020, the Government’s Spending Review announced biggest increase in defence spending in over 30 years. This means a £16.5 billion increase ...
The Prime Minister is set to announce the biggest programme of investment in British defence since the end of the Cold War. In a speech to the House of Commons, the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, will set out a £16.5 billion increase above the government’s manifesto defence investment commitment over four ...
The Queen has delivered her speech to Parliament outlining the Conservative government’s programme following the results of last week’s General Election. For the defence industry, there was confirmation from the Queen that the Government will continue to honour the NATO commitment to spend a minimum of 2% of GDP on defence. The ...
Now the dust has settled following the General Election, Defence Online looks at the potential impact on defence spending following the Conservative Party’s return to power. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party’s victory last week, buoyed by the largest Tory majority since 1987, is likely to result in a ...