Grow your aerospace or defence business in Wales, with an unrivalled package of skills, sites and support.
Why Wales?
- Reach new markets, suppliers and customers from a cost-effective European base
- Fast-track access to government ministers and support from a dedicated account manager
- Develop new technology with our best-in-class UK universities
- Forge profitable new partnerships with government, industry and academia
- Recruit and retain exceptional skills - highly trained people in aerospace and defence disciplines
- Access unique facilities for developing and testing technologies such as unmanned aircraft systems
Wales is proving a successful and cost-effective base for over 180 aerospace and defence companies, employing 20,000 people. They include big names such as EADS DS, BAE Systems, GE Aviation, NORDAM Europe, General Dynamics, QinetiQ, Raytheon, SELEX Sensors & Airborne Systems, Qioptiq, British Airways and Airbus UK, and emerging new technology firms.
Find out what your company could achieve in this skilled, ready and resource-rich country.
“EADS DS has enjoyed a strong and continuous relationship with the Welsh Assembly Government – its support has been key to our growth and development in Wales” EADS DS, Newport- Read more about the experiences of our customers…
- Search Wales’ capability database
- Did you know… that the wings for the complete family of Airbus aircraft are manufactured in Wales ?
