The UK Defence Investment Plan 2026

Four Yorkshire mayors have united to launch the Yorkshire Regional Defence & Security Cluster (YRDSC), a new member-led body designed to connect the region's SMEs, advanced manufacturers, tech innovators, and universities directly to MoD programmes, tenders, and supply chain opportunities.

Published by the Ministry of Defence in 2026, the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) sets out the UK government’s strategic roadmap for defence spending over the next four years and beyond, backed by £298 billion in total investment through to 2029/30. The plan is framed around three core pillars: transforming the Armed Forces for modern warfighting, […]