Defence Industrial Strategy 2020-07-06
2020-07-06
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The Government is conducting work on a UK defence and security industrial strategy to support the armed forces and drive investment, employment, and prosperity.
What steps are being taken to develop a defence industrial strategy that supports the armed forces? Philip Dunne highlights the potential for dual-use commercial opportunities from Defence's innovation investments, urging the Government to double its investment in innovation as part of its commitment to making the UK a science superpower.
Defence procurement and innovation should be linked to prosperity and alternatives, using technology to enhance prosperity across the United Kingdom. During 2018-19, Defence invested £1.65 billion in research and development, including £580 million on cutting-edge science and technology. The integrated review will focus on innovation and recognising that taxpayers should expect prosperity from their investments.
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