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Defence industrial strategy

 

National Security Strategy

 

Strategic Defence and Security Review

 

Equipment, Support and Technology for UK Defence and Security, a Consultation Paper.

Ministry of Defence Policy Paper no. 5 (163KB)

Defence Industrial Policy Annual Review

First Review of the implementation of Defence Industrial Policy (44KB)


Defence Industrial Strategy

The Defence Industrial Strategy, which takes forward the Defence Industrial Policy, was published in 2005.


Defence Technology Strategy

The Defence Technology Strategy sets out the Ministry of Defence's research and development priorities for providing future military capability, and identified an inter-dependence on civil research. It is complimentary to work set out in the Defence Industrial Strategy regarding defence industrial capabilities needed to be retained in the UK to ensure that we can continue to operate our military equipment in a way we choose.

 

Minister responsible

Mark Prisk is the minister responsible for this policy area.

BIS Outreach programme

A new initiative from BIS whereby civil servants will undertake short placements in your organisation.

The programme aims to strengthen relationships and build credibility with our stakeholders.

Learn more about the BIS Outreach programme

 

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Talent Retention Solution

The Talent Retention Solution (TRS) aims to retain skills in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Sector. It puts skilled engineers looking for work and companies searching for new employees in direct contact with each other.