Defence development

Record breaking defence spending with UK industry rises above £34 billion, fuelling reindustrialisation across the UK

Government defence spending with UK industry rose 3.2% to a record £34.1 billion in 2025/26, boosting jobs, SMEs and communities across the UK.

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Publisher
UK Ministry of Defence
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international official defence news
Published
24 Sept 2026, 4:49 pm IST
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UK Ministry of Defence