At DSEI 2025, UK ministers confirmed defence as both a security priority and a driver of economic growth, referring to the Defence Industrial Strategy with investments in skills, innovation, and regional defence industries. Explicit commitments included £182 million for training, £400 million for defence innovation, £250 million for regional growth deals, and a new SME hub. Ministers also pledged to cut red tape, speed up and modernise procurement (with precise metrics), invest in AI, autonomy, and novel technologies (at least 10% of new spending), as well as ensure benefits are spread across the UK while tackling skill shortages.
Speeches for The Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, and Jason Stockwood Minister of State (Minister of Investment) have not been released.
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