Jayne Moorby, head of marketing at the Ulverston-based Oxley Group, called the appointment "great news for the UK defence industry." The DPRTE Defence Community – a leading defence procurement and supply chain technology event platform – went even further, calling Healey’s appointment a “defining moment for UK defence investment”. The organisation stated: “Healey was among the most vocal and consistent advocates for increased defence investment and a fully funded Defence Investment Plan – and he now moves to the role with direct control over the spending decisions that will determine whether those commitments are delivered in full. This national network of 35 UK universities works in partnership with government, industry and the Armed Forces to strengthen the UK’s defence and national security capabilities. Ms Percy summarises: “The defence investment is already committed.