Defence sector worth £22.1bn and fundamental to economy

Posted on 12 Sep 2011 by The Manufacturer

The most recent report from the defence trade organisation ADS confirms the importance of the UK defence industry to the economy.

As the second largest defence sector in the world, second only to the US, the report says the defence sector is increasingly crucial for the UK’s recovery. In the face of cuts outlined by the Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR), the sector has been able to continue to secure contracts from both domestic and…

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