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<p>The defence sector makes a significant contribution to the capability of our Armed
Forces and supports hundreds of thousands of direct and indirect jobs throughout the
UK. Our refreshed Defence Industrial Policy, published in December 2017, sets out
our commitment to encouraging a thriving and globally competitive UK defence sector
as an integral part of the Government's overall Industrial Strategy. This includes
encouraging the wider application of our investment in research. Ploughshare Innovations
Ltd was established specifically to support the responsible transfer of defence research
into the civilian market. On 14 March 2019 we provided an update to Parliament on
the Defence Prosperity Programme (HCWS1411); this programme includes a specific strand
of work aimed at sustaining an internationally competitive and productive Defence
sector for the UK.</p>
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