Calvin Bailey highlighted a transition in career paths for military engineers from defense roles to diverse industries like tech and logistics. By 2017, high demand for skills nurtured in the military, like robotics and advanced engineering, arose. Bailey emphasized this shift has led to a critical skills shortage, impacting the UK's defense sector adversely. Paul Oxley of ADS Group noted that talent scarcity is the biggest growth barrier for defense industries, surpassing concerns over energy prices amidst rising defense spending commitments.
Calvin Bailey observes a shift from military personnel transitioning into similar defense roles to a growing demand for their skills in high-tech industries.
The UK defense industry is facing a significant skills shortage, with experts stating that it has become the largest barrier to growth.
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