Скачать или смотреть Understanding Defence Sovereignty: Why 'Made in Britain' Matters for UK Defence and Security

In this video we read and analyse the policy report, "DEFEND OR DEPEND THE BATTLE FOR DEFENCE SOVEREIGNTY," authored by Labour Tech and various contributors, advocates for urgent measures to safeguard the United Kingdom's defence sovereignty and technological independence.

The central argument is that the UK risks becoming an "IP Farm," with critical defence technology and innovative Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) being acquired by foreign entities, particularly American firms, due to a lack of patient capital and a risk-averse procurement culture. The contributors propose a comprehensive set of reforms, including conducting a Sovereign Capability Audit, reforming procurement processes to favor domestic suppliers, and increasing public investment to protect "technological crown jewels" in fields such as AI and Quantum technologies.
Overall, the report stresses that bolstering the domestic defence industrial base is crucial for national security, global credibility, and regional economic growth.