Hundreds of highly skilled jobs to be unlocked by new RAF drones
The RAF is investing an initial £19m into the drones, which are made in the UK and directly support 200 highly skilled engineering jobs.
Spring Statement 2025: Chancellor boosts defence spending and job creation
The increased defence technology spending aims to create demand for highly skilled engineers and scientists across the UK.
Royal Navy boosts jobs, as first mine countermeasures vessel introduced
The vessel was designed and manufactured in the UK which supported more than 200 jobs across Somerset, Plymouth, Portsmouth, and Scotland.
Government defence spending must focus on skills development – Engineering by Murray
STEM industries have been plagued by a shortage of technical engineers for several years, with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers warning of a workforce crisis.
Government launches new support for SMEs benefitting from defence investment
This investment aims to protect UK citizens from threats at home, but also create a secure and stable environment in which businesses can thrive.
