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Recommendation 11
11
Integrate defence priorities into the launch sector by supporting Scottish SMEs in defence projects.
Recommendation
The Ministry of Defence must work with the UK Space Agency and Scottish stakeholders to integrate defence priorities into the launch sector. This should include supporting Scottish SMEs in defence-related projects, creating a pipeline of innovation and capability that aligns with the Defence Space Strategy’s goals. (Recommendation, Paragraph 61)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 1 December 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗