Minister for Defence Procurement, Harriett Baldwin, has launched the Defence Industrial Policy Refresh consultation at a meeting with key defence suppliers.
The Government committed to refreshing the defence industrial policy as part of the Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015 (SDSR15). Making it clear that competition within the defence supply chain is important, in both delivering value for money and incentivising an innovative and productive industrial base.
The Refresh will look at how more SMEs can be brought into the security and defence supply chain, allowing them to compete and grow.
The Government has identified the development of SME supply chain as imperative to the National Security Objective, in promoting prosperity within UK industry and works well within MOD objectives to promote innovation, exports and skills.
Minister for Defence Procurement, Harriett Baldwin said: “I am delighted to be able to formally launch the consultation on refreshing Defence Industrial Policy Refresh. This is a milestone in meeting our SDSR15 commitment and presents a unique opportunity for our defence industry, academics and non-traditional defence suppliers to make a valuable contribution to the continuing development of our Industrial Policy.
“I therefore call upon all our stakeholders, particularly SMEs, to engage in the consultation over the next six weeks to help us to refine our policy to not only deliver the best equipment for defence at the best value for the tax payer, but to support an innovative, prosperous and internationally competitive defence industry.”
Allan Cook, Industry co-chair of the DGP said: “As co-chair of the Defence Growth Partnership – which seeks to develop the UK defence capabilities and increase defence export sales – I welcome today’s launch of the industry consultation on the refresh of defence industrial policy. I would encourage industry of all sizes, non-traditional suppliers and academia to participate in the consultation.
“The refresh is an opportunity to help to deliver a vibrant, competitive and successful defence sector in the UK, contributing to the needs of our Armed Forces, allies and partners around the world as well as making a significant contribution to the UK’s prosperity.”
The MOD’s goal is to make it easier for businesses to work with them and within the defence supply chain, thus making the sector more attractive to a wide range of suppliers and innovators. They are therefore keen to use this opportunity to reach out to all the members of the defence industry, from large defence suppliers to the smallest SME, and are interested to hear the views of non-traditional suppliers.
The consultation will run from 22nd November 2016 to January 6th 2017 and can be accessed here
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