The Defence Industrial Strategy, led by the Ministry of Defence, sets out the UK's approach to building and maintaining defence industrial capacity and capability. Current activity includes progressing the defence investment plan, exploring use of Northern Ireland industrial capacity, supporting UK defence firms exporting to Ukraine with rapid innovation cycles, and updating the National Shipbuilding Strategy. The strategy is active and addresses both domestic defence equipment procurement and international defence technology exports.
Why linked: Cited by workspace synthesis
Ministry of Defence (MOD) guidance for raising a concern and whistleblowing in Defence.
A commitment to improving gender balance in Defence.
In response to: Women in Defence Charter
How UK Defence can deepen its international relationships with allies and partners to support defence and wider foreign policy.
This consultation seeks input on three questions on key aspects of offset policies. The policies support the Defence Industrial Strategy commitment to explore measures to support UK-based businesses.
The UK has joined a defence exports treaty with France, Germany and Spain which will make it easier for UK defence businesses to export.
Why linked: Live statutory instrument amending the Export Control Order 2008 — the statutory regime governing defence-goods export licensing, materially engaged by the DIS export-promotion limb.
These Regulations amend the Export Control Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/3231) (“the 2008 Order”), assimilated Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 of 5 May 2009 setting up a Community regime for the control of exports, transfer, brokering and transit of dual-use items …
This consultation seeks input on three questions on key aspects of offset policies. The policies support the Defence Industrial Strategy commitment to explore measures to support UK-based businesses.
In response to: Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) Offset Written Consultation
An overview of how the MOD supports employment, skills, investment, and economic growth across all parts of the United Kingdom.
Why linked: Filled the "Regional industrial capacity utilisation strategies (e.g. Northern Ireland defence manufacturing)" gap via web research
A companion document to the Defence Industrial Strategy 2025 that maps the UK's regional and national defence industrial footprint, detailing defence capacity, employment, and key industrial sites by region and nation including Northern Ireland. It provides the evidential basis for …
The defence sector plan of the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy.
Why linked: HTML version of the National Security Strategy 2025 — companion to the policy paper.
HTML version of the National Security Strategy 2025 — companion to the policy paper.
In response to: National Security Strategy 2025: Security for the British People in a Dangerous World
Why linked: National Security Strategy 2025 — strategic context within which DIS 2025 and SDR 2025 operate.
National Security Strategy 2025 identifies the main challenges the UK faces in an era of radical uncertainty and sets out a new Strategic Framework covering all aspects of national security and international policy
A root-and-branch review of UK Defence.
Why linked: Government guidance on UKDI establishment consolidating DASA, DIU and DE&S FCI — operationalising the innovation limb of DIS.
The UK Defence Innovation organisation, (UKDI), represents a transformative step in consolidating our defence innovation ecosystem under a single, coherent operating model.
In response to: Defence Advanced Manufacturing Strategy
This document describes how defence will increase the use of additive manufacturing to realise its potential benefits.
How the Ministry of Defence's science and technology plans will be delivered including funding and collaboration opportunities for industry and academia.
In response to: Defence Industrial Strategy - Statement of Intent
A statement of intent by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) regarding the Defence Industrial Strategy.
In response to: Defence Equipment & Support Strategy
The strategy details Defence Equipment & Support’s approach to equip our armed forces with the edge to protect our nation.
A strategy outlining how the Defence Aviation sector will contribute to the UK’s Net Zero ambition, while ensuring its continued operational effectiveness.
The SONAC (Secretary of State’s Office of Net Assessment and Challenge) is calling for voluntary submissions to help shape the next Defence Command Paper and the future direction of UK Defence.
The SONAC (Secretary of State’s Office of Net Assessment and Challenge) is calling for voluntary submissions to help shape the next Defence Command Paper and the future direction of UK Defence.
In response to: Call for submissions to shape the next Defence Command Paper
In response to: Defence Supply Chain Strategy
The Defence Supply Chain Strategy (DSCS) outlines how Defence plans to build resilience within our Supply Chains.
Sets the conditions for long-term collaboration between the MOD and industry, supporting co-investment in capability delivery and innovation.
A refreshed strategy for a globally successful, innovative and sustainable shipbuilding enterprise.
Improving MOD's relationship with Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), focusing on procurement models and how best to support innovation and exports for UK suppliers.
This document initiates a strategic approach to the UK’s combat air sector.
We are now seeking external users’ views on proposed changes to the trade industry and contracts statistical bulletin.
We are now seeking external users’ views on proposed changes to the trade industry and contracts statistical bulletin.
We are now seeking external users’ views on proposed changes to the trade industry and contracts statistical bulletin.
Seeks views on refreshing defence industrial policy, in the context of SDSR 2015 and National security through technology 2012.
This strategy details how we will work with our external partners and what contribution we will make to support innovation efforts.
Seeks views on refreshing defence industrial policy, in the context of SDSR 2015 and National security through technology 2012.
Seeks views on refreshing defence industrial policy, in the context of SDSR 2015 and National security through technology 2012.
An interactive online consultation to support the development of the new defence and security accelerator.
An interactive online consultation to support the development of the new defence and security accelerator.
An interactive online consultation to support the development of the new defence and security accelerator.
Ministry of Defence revised policy for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) following the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review.
An update on how government and the UK defence industry are working together to meet the needs of customers around the globe.