Spend new defence billions in Wales, companies say

Some of the UK's increased billions in military spending should be targeted at the industry in Wales, defence companies have said.

The UK government has promised to increase defence spending from 2.3% to 2.5% of national income by 2027 in order to prepare the country for "war-fighting readiness".

General Dynamics, which employs more than 700 people at its armoured vehicle plant in Merthyr Tydfil, said more investment would allow it to develop new models and tap into the export market.

Specialist military engineers Llanelec, in Neath, will open an academy to train more staff as demand for skilled workers is expected to increase.