From blueprint to balance sheet: Targeting private equity growth in the new UK defence ecosystem 

From Blueprint to Balance Sheet: Targeting Private Equity Growth

The UK's defence landscape is undergoing significant changes, as indicated by the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) launched on 2 June 2025.

This review is a comprehensive examination of the UK's defence posture, covering strategy, force design, procurement, and industry relationships.

The SDR commits to increasing defence spending to 2.5 percent of GDP by 2027, with a goal to reach 3 percent in the next Parliament.

The review marks a shift from periodic equipment-focused updates to a holistic reappraisal of threats, including high-intensity peer conflict and hybrid warfare.

The SDR sets out a blueprint for adapting the Armed Forces to a rapidly evolving security environment.

Author's summary: UK defence landscape is changing with new Strategic Defence Review.

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Walker Morris Walker Morris — 2025-11-03

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