UK defence industry JOSCAR Live 2026: Defence leaders call for greater SME support to boost UK readiness JOSCAR Live 2026: Defence leaders call for greater SME support to boost UK readiness Small and medium businesses (SME) 5 Nov 2026 UK Defence Investment Plan must provide clarity for industry, says ADS chief UK Defence Investment Plan must provide clarity for industry, says ADS chief Defence Investment Plan 23 Oct 2026 More than 60 defence firms showcase export-ready capabilities at MOD-backed event More than 60 defence firms showcase export-ready capabilities at MOD-backed event UK defence industry 20 Oct 2026 72% of UK manufacturers pursuing defence opportunities, report finds 72% of UK manufacturers pursuing defence opportunities, report finds Defence 8 Oct 2026 Prime Minister considers delaying decision on UK defence spending, according to reports Prime Minister considers delaying decision on UK defence spending, according to reports Defence 6 Oct 2026 More than 25% of UK defence firms plan to invest £100m+ over the next year More than 25% of UK defence firms plan to invest £100m+ over the next year UK defence industry 1 Oct 2026 UK defence growth reshapes property market as demand for specialist space surges UK defence growth reshapes property market as demand for specialist space surges Defence 1 Oct 2026 UK records largest share of European defence manufacturing investment since 2024 UK records largest share of European defence manufacturing investment since 2024 Defence 29 Sep 2026 Where the MoD’s record £34.1bn UK industry spend is going Where the MoD’s record £34.1bn UK industry spend is going UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) 25 Sep 2026