Defence strategy for sector growth
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Hi Reader,
The big news this morning: the UK government has unveiled a new Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS), putting defence at the heart of national security and economic growth.
Key takeaways include:
📈 £250m Defence Growth Deals launched across five UK regions to boost innovation, jobs and local economies.
📈 Up to 50,000 new defence jobs expected by 2034/35, from apprenticeships to advanced engineering roles.
📈 Record investment, with defence spending set to rise to 2.6% of GDP by 2027 and a 3% ambition in the next Parliament.
This follows last week’s news that Norway has ordered British Type 26 frigates in a £10bn deal – the UK’s largest-ever warship export by value.
And in other exciting (but equally important) news: the Q3 magazine edition is live and online! 📰 Read what the issue covers and find the link to the digital edition below.
Happy reading!
Molly Cooper, Features Editor, The Manufacturer
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Q3 2025 is another jam-packed issue, covering every corner of the sector. In this edition, we unpack the launch of the Industrial Strategy.
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