Defence Sector
Devon, Plymouth, and Torbay is a strategically important area for UK defence. Over £4.4bn has been earmarked for investment in HM Devonport with major impacts for the wider region. Our firms are carrying out some of the most complex engineering and infrastructure programmes in the country, supplying a range of products and services to drive the growth and resilience of the UK defence sector.
Resources and links to further support
The Defence Office for Small Business Growth (DOSBG) – Established to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access the defence supply chain, connect with defence opportunities, and scale up to meet defence challenges. See https://www.digital.mod.uk/sme-dosbg
SME Defence Export Faculty – Free community for SMEs to get advice and support to export products, technology and services across the defence and dual-use sectors. See https://www.digital.mod.uk/export-faculty
UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) – funds and supports innovative ideas that could improve the UK’s defence and security. Further information and link to live opportunities here https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-work-with-uk-defence-innovation-ukdi
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) – works with a range of suppliers to provide science and technology expertise, insights and solutions. See https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-sell-to-dstl-industry-academia-and-other-research-organisations
Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) – is the Ministry of Defence’s online platform for contract opportunities, tendering and information on doing business with the MOD. See https://www.digital.mod.uk/sme-dosbg/find-an-opportunity
Other Useful Links
South West Regional Defence and Security Cluster (SWRDSC) – a collaboration led by industry and academia with the support of government and ministerial departments including MOD and DASA. See https://southwestrdsc.co.uk/
Make UK (Defence) – is a national not-for-profit, member owned defence trade association, part of Make UK – the manufacturers’ organisation. See https://www.makeuk.org/defence
Plymouth & South Devon Freeport – offers a package of support, including tax and customs benefits, to attract business investment and create high-tech jobs in the South West. See https://pasdfreeport.com/
Invest Plymouth (Defence) – Plymouth City Council’s inward investment portal with information relating to Defence opportunities and support. See www.investplymouth.co.uk/defence
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