About this Event
As global defence priorities evolve, Wales is uniquely positioned to play a pivotal role in the international supply chain. The UK Government’s Defence Industrial Strategy places defence among the eight priority sectors in the Modern Industrial Strategy, designed to drive growth, regional resilience, and innovation.
Backed by rising defence spending (set to reach 2.5% of GDP by 2027, with an ambition of 3% in the following term) and new measures such as a £2.2 billion funding boost, a £400 million Defence Innovation Fund, and the creation of a Defence Growth Board, the UK is committed to becoming a “defence industrial superpower.” This creates huge potential for Welsh businesses across manufacturing, engineering, and technology.
Delivered in association with Atradius and featuring insights from BCB International, Cicor Deploy Tech Ltd and other defence-connected businesses, this event will highlight the value of the defence sector in creating high-value jobs, driving exports, and fostering innovation.
Key Themes:
- The UK’s evolving defence and industrial strategy and what it means for Wales
- Success stories from Welsh exporters, including BCB International
- Deploy Tech Ltd on expanding their manufacturing capabilities to include defence
- The role of Welsh supply chains in advanced manufacturing and engineering
- Current and aspiring defence suppliers
- Manufacturers, engineers, and innovators
- Businesses exploring export or diversification into defence
- Stakeholders in economic development, trade, and security
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how Wales can lead in defence innovation, secure high-value jobs, and cement its place in the global defence ecosystem.
