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than relying solely on permanent recruitment. It would also strengthen resilience across the UK’s defence supply chain, allowing specialist knowledge to flow more effectively between the 12,000 companies supporting the sector.


Defence skills as a strategic national asset The UK defence industry already generates


The hybridisation of light armoured vehicles will require a new set of engineering skills


around £20 billion in annual exports, demonstrating that Britain’s engineering expertise remains globally competitive. The latest defence investment programme offers an opportunity not only to strengthen national security, but also to create highly skilled employment, accelerate innovation and reinforce Britain's position as a world- leading manufacturing nation. The government


has already committed billions of pounds to future defence technologies. Now, it must invest with equal determination in the people capable of delivering them. Renewed defence spending has been generally welcomed, given the increasingly volatile world. However, such investment should be complimented by a coherent skills strategy


INDUSTRY FOCUS


g&P: Commitment to the uk


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As the UK strengthens its defence industrial base, credibility, quality and trust have never been more important. G&P’s registration with JOSCAR demonstrates that the business meets the rigorous assurance standards expected by the aerospace, defence and security sectors, providing customers with confidence in its governance, quality and compliance processes. This commitment is reinforced by G&P’s


ongoing support for the Armed Forces Covenant, reflecting its dedication to recruiting and supporting veterans, reservists and military families. Together, these commitments underline G&P’s credentials as a trusted engineering partner, ready to support the delivery of the UK’s next generation of defence programmes.


if we are to fully realise the very real potential to re-industrialise our nation.


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