Addressing the defence skills gap through collaboration in regional industries

The UK government plans to increase investment in defence readiness and defence industrial capability to support national security, whilst realising the economic opportunity.

This report argues that an adaptable and skilled workforce is essential to these aims. It examines the case for collaborative action on skills to underpin the defence industrial base, and sets out the benefits that a more coordinated approach could unlock.

It also identifies the targeted actions and shared responsibilities needed across the defence skills ecosystem at national, regional and local levels to realise this opportunity.