Business · 11 July 2026
UK aerospace and defence added £46.8bn to economy last year
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Britain's aerospace and defence industries boosted the UK economy by £46.8 billion in 2025, a 65% rise over the last decade. Trade body ADS reported that the sectors' combined turnover last year approached £110 billion, with 468,500 people employed nationwide. Exports grew by over two-thirds to £50 billion, now making up 45% of total sector turnover.
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