Defence
The global defence sector remains central to security, stability, and technological progress.
Across land, air, sea, space, and cyber, allied nations are investing in next-generation systems, resilient supply chains, and industrial renewal.
A Rising Global Defence Backdrop
Global defence spending reached US $2.72 trillion in 2024, the fastest rise since the Cold War. More than half of that total came from NATO member states, whose combined budgets now exceed US $1.6 trillion.This sustained investment is reshaping how nations deter, defend, and cooperate — driving long-term demand for advanced capability and skilled leadership.
The UK and Allied Nations
The UK remains a leading NATO power, investing around 2.3 % of GDP in defence, with a commitment to rise to 2.5 % by 2027.
The wider aerospace, defence, security, and space industries contribute over £38 billion to the UK economy and support more than 420,000 jobs nationwide.
Across Europe and North America, governments are strengthening supply-chain sovereignty, digital resilience, and dual-use innovation — connecting industry, research, and defence in new ways.
Our Track Reocrd
Banner Lane has delivered technical and leadership searches for international manufacturing and development companies operating across the defence and dual-use spectrum.
Our experience spans components, subsystems, and complete systems including:
Armoured Vehicles & Personnel Protection
SIGINT / COMINT / ELINT / EW Systems
Counter-UAS & Counter-IED (RF & Sensor Systems)
Communications Networks & Data Links (RF, Microwave, Optical)
Sighting, Fire-Control & Targeting Systems
EO/IR & Multi-Sensor Surveillance Payloads
Unmanned & Autonomous Platforms
Ordnance & Munitions Engineering
Advanced & Specialised Materials
Professional Skillsets in Demand
Satellite Communications & Space Systems
Land Systems & Artillery Modernisation
Armoured Vehicle Design & Integration
Naval & Maritime Engineering
Stealth, Survivability & Signature Management
Artificial Intelligence & Autonomous Systems
Cybersecurity & Digital Resilience
International Trade, Export Control & Complianc
Next-Generation Capability
Tomorrow’s defence environment will be defined by connected systems, intelligent platforms, and adaptive leadership.
AI, autonomy, and rapid innovation are transforming how information, assets, and decisions flow across the battlespace.
Banner Lane partners with clients to identify and place the leaders who can navigate this complexity — individuals capable of turning innovation into sustainable capability advantage.