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flag UK launches defense office to boost SME contracts, aiming for £7.5B spending by 2028.

flag The UK government has launched the Defence Office for Small Business Growth (OfSBG), a new initiative led by Minister Luke Pollard to help small and medium-sized enterprises win defence contracts. flag The program aims to increase defence spending with SMEs from £5 billion to £7.5 billion by 2028, boosting economic growth and supply chain resilience. flag The OfSBG will simplify procurement, offer expert advice, and speed up contract delivery, initially supporting 30 SMEs in sectors like aeronautical engineering and cyber across all UK regions. flag A public web portal and contact centre will provide access to resources. flag The move underscores efforts to strengthen national security and expand opportunities for small businesses, with Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander highlighting Scotland’s significant role in defence, including over £2 billion in annual spending and nearly 12,000 jobs.

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