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UK defence expenditure supported 274,000 industry jobs in 2024/25, with major programmes creating long-term demand across engineering, manufacturing and project delivery. We look at where that demand is concentrated, which skills employers need and what candidates should know before applying.
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The UK, Italy and Japan have awarded a £4.6bn contract to advance the Global Combat Air Programme, moving the sixth-generation fighter jet closer to detailed design and development.
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The UK has announced a £15bn defence funding uplift as part of a £298bn four-year Defence Investment Plan. For engineering, manufacturing and defence employers, the key question is how quickly skills, supply chains and delivery capacity can scale.
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The Ministry of Defence has awarded Boeing Defence UK an £879 million contract to support its Apache and Chinook helicopter fleets. Here is what the deal signals for engineering and technical talent demand across the broader UK defence sector.
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Discover the top 10 major UK infrastructure projects of 2026. From Sizewell C to HS2, explore the megaprojects driving the demand for engineering talent.
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Hundreds of new roles, state-of-the-art facilities, and fresh career opportunities as Marne Barracks welcomes the Royal Engineers.
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Be part of our 40-year legacy. Millbank is hiring for various roles in Runcorn. Enjoy a supportive culture, gym access, and professional development. Apply now!
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Why MBDA’s Bolton Site Matters to the UK’s Economic Future
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