Welsh defence jobs rise by 1,000 in a year

Mark Mansfield The number of jobs in Wales supported by Ministry of Defence spending increased by 1,000 in the space of a year, according to new figures. MOD estimates show the number rose from 3,900 in 2023/24 to 4,900 in 2024/25 – an increase of around 26%. The growth included an additional 400 jobs supported…