Scotland at the heart of defence investment as SMEs secure greater role

Posted on 11 Aug 2025 by James Devonshire
The UK Government has pledged to boost spending with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by £2.5bn over the next three years, in a move aimed at strengthening national security and supporting economic growth — with Scottish firms set to benefit significantly. The announcement came during a defence roundtable at Edinburgh’s Queen Elizabeth House, chaired by…

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