Jay - see below14 Aug 2025 09:11
strategic defence review june
through a £6 billion investment in munitions this parliament and building at least six new energetics and munitions factories in the uk, the government aims to generate over 1,000 jobs and boost export potential.
"since publication of the sdr, the company has seen a marked increase in customer engagement. several previously dormant discussions with major contractors have resumed, and the company is now progressing a potentially significant partnership with one of the uk's leading defence contractors. "
july 14th rns
claire hazelgrove, mp for filton and bradley stoke, commented:
"it was excellent to visit rc fornax, based right here in aztec west, and see how veteran-led innovation is strengthening our national security.
"our labour government is committed to investing in britain's domestic defence capabilities - ensuring our armed forces have the tools they need to keep us safe.
rcfx south west uk partners
“we’re proud to invest in a region that continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of uk defence,”
the south west has the second highest mod spending in the uk – £6.9bn a year against £7.9bn in the south east – and is home to many of the country’s largest defence contractors, including bae systems, rolls-royce and missile systems firm mbda in bristol, bab**** in bristol and plymouth, leonardo helicopters in yeovil and avon technologies in melksham, wiltshire.