Kevin Craven

The UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors added £42.2 billion to the UK economy in 2024, according to new data from ADS – a 64% increase over the last decade. The industries, which are explicitly recognised as Growth Sectors in the UK Government’s forthcoming Industrial Strategy, have also seen turnover reach £100 billion – an increase of 57% since 2014.

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Our society is facing an increasingly complex threat landscape, with conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, rising cyber-attacks and climate change all posing risks to our national security and economic prosperity. The defence industry is leading the UK’s response to these complex threats and must continue to work to strengthen our national defences and support our armed forces.