Innovation Through Defence: Leveraging Strategic Industries for Net Zero

The defence sector has grown rapidly over the past decade, driving industrial growth while advancing technologies with applications across aviation, space, and energy. Increasingly, this innovation is being channelled into solutions that support both national security and net zero ambitions. Defence-led R&D, skills development, and cross-sector collaboration could unlock significant opportunities for industrial transformation and technological leadership.

• How can the defence sector accelerate the development of clean and dual-use technologies?

• What role does defence play in strengthening industrial resilience and workforce upskilling?

• How can partnerships ensure innovation benefits both security and climate goals?