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UK Announces £50M Defence Growth Deal for Northern Ireland

4/22/2026

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The UK government launched a £50 million Defence Growth Deal for Northern Ireland to boost the local defence sector and create jobs.
Defence Minister Luke Pollard and Northern Ireland Office Minister Matthew Patrick announced the initiative during a Belfast visit.
They highlighted collaboration with local companies and Queen's University Belfast.
Sinn Féin ministers boycotted the event, calling the investment part of Britain's militarisation programme.

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The UK government launched a £50 million Defence Growth Deal for Northern Ireland to boost the local defence sector and create jobs.
Defence Minister Luke Pollard and Northern Ireland Office Minister Matthew Patrick announced the initiative during a Belfast visit.
They highlighted collaboration with local companies and Queen's University Belfast.
Sinn Féin ministers boycotted the event, calling the investment part of Britain's militarisation programme.