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UK Defence Budget Shifts: 31% Increase to European Contractors

5/10/2025

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The UK's Ministry of Defence is making a bold move, redirecting its budget towards European contractors with a striking 31% increase in spending from 2019 to 2024. Notably, the share of French firms has surged from 5% to 12%, reflecting a strategic shift as the MOD reevaluates its reliance on US suppliers amid evolving policies.

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The UK's Ministry of Defence is making a bold move, redirecting its budget towards European contractors with a striking 31% increase in spending from 2019 to 2024. Notably, the share of French firms has surged from 5% to 12%, reflecting a strategic shift as the MOD reevaluates its reliance on US suppliers amid evolving policies.