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📰 News12 March 2026·2 min read·

UK unveils £50m Scotland Defence Growth Deal for skills and innovation

Source: govuk-visas

The UK government has launched a £50 million Scotland Defence Growth Deal, announced jointly by Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard and Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander on 12 March 2026. The deal is designed to boost Scotland's role in UK defence by investing in skills development and innovation. It represents a landmark commitment to Scotland's defence sector and its contribution to national security.

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