Overview
- The government reports more than £20 billion in 2025 defence exports, the highest annual total since the data series began over 40 years ago.
- A £10 billion agreement to supply at least five Type 26 frigates to Norway anchors the total, with 4,000 UK jobs cited and a new Lunna House pact for closer North Atlantic operations.
- Türkiye agreed to buy 20 Typhoon jets worth about £8 billion, which ministers say secures roughly 20,000 UK jobs and strengthens NATO’s southern flank.
- Additional sales include 12 C-130 aircraft to Türkiye valued at over £550 million, safeguarding 1,400 Cambridge roles, plus 18 Supacat vehicles for Czechia.
- Policy shifts feature the UK joining the Agreement on Defence Export Controls and MoD export reforms, while The Times reports UK Ajax trials are halted after health complaints.