On 24 September 2026, the Scotland Office and Ministry of Defence reported that UK government investment in the Scottish defence sector rose by 13% in real terms to £2.53 billion in the 2025/26 financial year, which they described as the highest level since records began. The release said this equals £460 for every person living in Scotland, up from £390 the previous year, and that Ministry of Defence investment supports 12,200 jobs in Scotland. It also cited a 33% increase in investment in the electronics sector.

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said Scotland was at the heart of efforts to maintain a sovereign defence industry, while Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander called the sector a driver of economic growth. The release lists BAE Systems, Babcock International and Rolls-Royce among major employers, alongside HMNB Clyde and RAF Lossiemouth, and points to the Defence Investment Plan's commitment of £298 billion over four years.