Commenting on the review of the UK’s defence and security industrial strategy announced by Ministry of Defence, ADS Chief Executive Paul Everitt said:
“The review announced today of the UK’s defence and security industrial strategy can make sure industry is best placed to supply the UK Armed Forces with the advanced and innovative equipment they need and to compete internationally.
“The development of a UK Defence and Security Industrial Strategy is timely and of economic significance. The UK defence and security industries are essential to our national security and prosperity.
“We want this strategy to aim high and help create the world’s best business environment for investment and innovation, supporting exports and high value jobs across the nations and regions of the UK.”