The defence pound in national and local prosperity
Think tank: RUSI
Author(s): Trevor Taylor
May 22, 2025
This report from UK think tank RUSI explores how UK defence spending contributes not only to national security but also to economic prosperity.
This paper explores how UK defence spending contributes not only to national security but also to economic prosperity, especially under the current Labour government, which has emphasised the defence sector as a key growth area in its industrial strategy.
