UK Defence Strategy to Focus on Wartime Innovation and Supply Chain Resilience

The Ministry of Defence launches war games with industry leaders to test weapon supply chains and bolster national security.

The UK government has unveiled its first defence industrial strategy since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, aiming to strengthen supply chains and enhance military readiness.
War games involving the Ministry of Defence and defence industry leaders will simulate scenarios of intense fighting and disrupted supply chains to test resilience and production capabilities.
The strategy emphasizes rapid innovation, prioritizing UK-based businesses to drive job creation and economic growth across all regions of the country.
Defence Secretary John Healey highlighted the need for a faster, more integrated defence sector capable of adapting to rapidly evolving threats, such as drone technology.
The government has committed to increasing defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, with details expected to follow in 2025 after consultations and a strategic defence review.