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Defence Spending

UK defence growth reshapes property market as demand for specialist space surges
An aerial image of the Appledore Shipyard in North Devon. Image: MOD Crown Copyright/Charlie Perham
Defence

1 Oct 2026

Where the MoD’s record £34.1bn UK industry spend is going
Exiting a Land Rover Defender Wolf, members of the 3rd Battalion, Parachute Regiment, British Army, demonstrate a vehicle checkpoint security for the Marines of 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, at landing strip Viper, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.
Scottish defence sector faces skills shortfall and ‘debanking’ concerns, MPs warn
The UK's first Type 26 frigate, HMS Glasgow (F88), is seen under construction at BAE Systems' shipyard in Govan, Scotland, on 29 June 2021. Image: MOD Crown Copyright/Jack Eckersley
Defence

16 Sep 2026

UK defence jobs jump by 26,000 as MoD spending supports 274,000 workers