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Unlocking Britain's Defence Growth Potential
The UK’s defence spending is on the rise, but the country’s procurement and financing systems are not keeping pace, according to research by Barclays. The upcoming Budget presents an opportunity to tackle these barriers and unlock Britain’s defence ambitions. With 41% of businesses warning that unclear contracts could lead to increased reliance on imported defence technology, and 65% believing that at least half of increased defence spending should go to UK businesses, the need for reform is clear. The article, first reported by an unknown source, highlights the importance of a clear, long-term procurement pipeline and better access to growth-stage finance for UK defence businesses.