In a Report on Foreign Involvement in the Defence Supply Chain published on 14 February 2021, the UK Defence Committee has made a number of points and recommendations regarding the perceived vulnerability of the UK’s defence supply chain. While recognising that the UK’s broad range of domestic and international suppliers has brought benefits to its defence industry and wider economy, the Report considers that stronger safeguards around foreign investment are required. It criticises the Ministry…
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