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Defence Industrial Development
02 December 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Defence
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The minister is announcing plans to develop a new Defence Industrial Strategy to address growing national security threats.
Action Requested
I am publishing a Statement of Intent on GOV.UK inviting consultation from stakeholders by the end of February 2025. The strategy aims to align with the Government's growth mission, create partnerships, and enhance innovation and resilience in the defence sector.
Key Facts
- Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- Conflict in the Middle East and tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Defence is one of eight priority growth sectors in the new industrial strategy.
- The Statement of Intent will inform extensive consultation with the defence sector by end of February 2025.
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