High-Growth-Potential Frontier Industry Clusters:
Home to world-leading research in quantum computing, including at UCL’s ‘Q-Biomed’ and at innovative startups including Phasecraft, Quantinuum and Post-Quantum.
UK’s largest concentration of data and AI industry with cutting-edge disruptors Hadean, Palantir and Helsing.
Hosts High Value Manufacturing and Digital Catapults.
18,000 Jobs Total MOD-Supported Direct Industry, Civilian and Military Jobs across London, 2023/24
Partnerships with regional leaders
The government will work with regional and local leaders to support defence industry growth across the UK. In England, Mayoral Strategic Authorities will develop 10-year Local Growth Plans showing how they’ll use their powers and funding to boost regional growth. Regular discussions between government and these authorities will ensure local plans align with national policies to help the defence sector succeed locally.
This partnership combines national strategy with local expertise to create the best conditions for the defence industry to thrive throughout the UK.