

The UK Government’s Strategic Defence Review 2025 outlines a powerful vision where innovation, small business, and community engagement sit within Defence strategy.
For X-Forces Enterprise (XFE) – the leading organisation for start-ups and entrepreneurship within the Armed Forces community – this presents a vital opportunity to further champion military-connected entrepreneurs, spouses, and veterans. You can read the full review here.
Our COO, Martin Wing, who also serves as Government Liaison for XFE – including our role as Specialist Business Suppoort Partner to British Business Bank and enterprise training partner for the Career Transition Partnership – is actively engaging with government departments to ensure our community’s voice shapes future implementation.
Watch this space for upcoming insights on how these national developments impact our small business network and trusted partners.