Our long-standing military connections mean Wales is home to some of the world’s leading defence and aerospace companies.
Benefit in Wales from:
- Capability - around 120 companies in this sector have bases in Wales, covering software development, biometrics, systems integration, and optical design and imaging.
- Secure strategic sites - The MoD and RAF sites in Wales have for years been a key base for armed forces training, and that’s set to step up gear when the £10bn new tri-service training academy in St Athan comes online in 2012. ParcAberporth offers an a unique environment for UAS testing and development
- Specialist advice and support - We’re well used to meeting the high security standards expected in this sector. In Wales, you’ll find a range of secure strategic sites for your operations, and we can even build bespoke facilities equipped with the latest biometric and IP security.
- Offset – south Wales is around an hour’s drive from the UK’s Defence Procurement Agency – and a phone call away from guidance on Offset bids and contracts.
“The support offered by International Business Wales was a key factor in our decision to locate our new base in Wales,” Sandy Newman, MD and President of General Dynamics.
