Making the UK safer and more secure

Defence

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With global threats rising and defence priorities intensifying, the UK and Europe must accelerate capability delivery, rearmament, digitisation, and investment. Advanced manufacturing, AI, and emerging technologies are reshaping the sector, as the defence and security ecosystem adapts to new risks, rising expectations, and cost and capability pressures.

Working side by side with public and private sector organisations, we deliver practical, scalable solutions that strengthen industrial capacity and supply chains, modernise infrastructure, and embed next- generation technologies to drive digital transformation. Turning strategy into impact where it matters most, we help you navigate geopolitical shifts, manage affordability, unlock investment, and enhance cyber resilience—while building the skills and specialist talent the defence workforce needs.

“The UK has a unique opportunity to strengthen defence whilst at the same time driving economic growth. By closing funding gaps and accelerating procurement, we can deliver better value for money, boost investor returns, and enhance national security.”

Ian Hillier,UK Defence Sector Leader

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Global aerospace and defence report

A trillion-dollar milestone. A historic moon mission. A sector navigating new heights and new risks.

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Forces for Change

Exploring public attitudes towards the British Armed Forces

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From civil to defence – A shared path to European readiness

Europe needs bold investment in defence, industrial capacity, supply chains, technology, and talent, to meet growing geopolitical threats.

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Delivering efficiency for the Royal Navy

Challenging thinking to boost fleet availability and save costs

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Ian Hillier

Ian Hillier

Partner & UK Defence Sector Leader, PwC United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)7595 849741

Conor O'Hagan

Conor O'Hagan

Partner, Aerospace & Defence Consulting Leader, PwC United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)7483 148229

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