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.
Why linked: Industrial Strategy umbrella policy paper — DIS is its defence sector plan.
Strategy document setting out a new economic approach to backing the UK’s strengths, with ambitious plans for 8 high-growth sectors.
The UK has joined a defence exports treaty with France, Germany and Spain which will make it easier for UK defence businesses to export.
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: The full Defence Industrial Strategy 2025 policy paper PDF — direct primary source for the framework.
The full Defence Industrial Strategy policy paper published by the Ministry of Defence on 8 September 2025, which contains the £182m skills package as a core chapter, covering Defence Technical Excellence Colleges, the Defence Universities Alliance, regional STEM initiatives, and …
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.
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.
Why linked: Filled the "Defence Investment Plan / Equipment Plan (successor procurement framework)" gap via web research
The twelfth annual summary for MOD’s plans to deliver and support the equipment our armed forces need to do the jobs we ask of them.
Why linked: Command Paper on reform of Single Source Contract Regulations — the procurement-reform pillar within DIS.
This Command Paper sets out a series of proposed reforms to the Single Source Contract Regulations (SSCRs) and seeks stakeholder views.
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.
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.
Why linked: Defence and Security Industrial Strategy 2021 — the named predecessor regime DIS 2025 replaces.
The Defence and Security Industrial Strategy sets out a new strategic approach to the UK’s defence and security industrial sectors.
This document initiates a strategic approach to the UK’s combat air sector.
This strategy details how we will work with our external partners and what contribution we will make to support innovation efforts.
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.