UK announces rules for large overseas defence contracts
Politics · First reported 30 Oct, 00:01 · Updated 00:24
The government says selected overseas defence contracts worth £50 million or more will require investment in UK jobs, facilities, skills or suppliers. The policy is due to apply from April 2027.
- The policy is due to apply from April 2027 to selected overseas defence procurements worth at least £50 million.
- Contractors will have to provide UK benefits that could equal the value of their contract, including jobs, facilities or skills training.
- The Chancellor and Defence Secretary announced the policy during a visit to BAE Systems in Glasgow.
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- Start date
- April 2027
- Contract threshold
- £50 million or more
- Possible UK benefits
- Could reach the value of the contract
- Scotland defence economy
- £2.5 billion; supports 12,200 jobs
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