The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that spending with UK industry and commerce reached £34.1 billion in 2025/26, representing a 3.2% increase in real terms and the highest level of defence investment in UK suppliers since records began in 2013/14. Record Defence Spending Reaches £34.1 Billion Ministry of Defence spending with UK industry climbed to £34.1 billion in 2025/26, marking a 3.2% year-on-year increase and the largest annual commitment to the UK defence supply chain on record. The rise reflects government strategy to strengthen the domestic defence industrial base while supporting economic reindustrialisation across British communities. Regional Investment Patterns and…
