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Defence sector confident of job surge as firms await MoD contracts

Summary by Business Matters
Defence industry leaders say they are “confident” that hundreds of new jobs are on the way, as the UK government increases its military spending and prepares to finalise major procurement contracts. More than 44,000 people across the South West of England are already employed in the defence sector, with over 130 firms depending heavily on Ministry of Defence (MoD) contracts. But many are now poised for growth—provided the government follows thro…
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Business Matters broke the news in on Monday, July 21, 2025.
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