Defence: Insolvency
2026-05-28 · Department for Business and Trade · 5280 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many UK-based defence companies have dissolved since 2020.
Answer
Since 1 January 2020 to 2 June 2026, 842 UK-based defence companies have been dissolved. Defence companies are identified using the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 84220. SIC codes are self-reported by companies at incorporation and through ...