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Thales UK boss: UK Government talking to private capital on defence funding
The head of Thales UK said the British government is discussing ways to attract private capital into defence-sector expansion. The talks reflect the large financing requirement created by higher military spending, additional factories, longer production runs and resilient supply chains. Private funding could complement public procurement, but investors will still need predictable orders, acceptable returns and clarity over security restrictions and government guarantees. No specific financing vehicle, project list or committed sum was announced, so the comments describe policy exploration rather than a completed agreement with private investors.