Defence
Defence in Yorkshire & Humber generates over £800m of economic value-added (EVA) through a diverse range of products. Regional companies supply into the three defence sub-sectors of land, maritime and air.
Aerospace and defence businesses are supported by Northern Defence Industries (NDI), a business development company that matches the capability of over 100 regional businesses with global procurement requirements. NDI provides support to international and prime contractors, the Ministry of Defence and tier one system integrators, which require visibility of quality suppliers providing collaborative integrated solutions.
Capabilities in the region include;
- Driveline components (gears, shafts, axles and suspension)
- Armour plating
- Ferrous and non-ferrous alloys for various components (propellers and shafts)
- Composites for unmanned vehicles and missiles
- Valves and pumps for marine applications
- Jet engine components (rings, casings and turbine blades)
- Electronic components (microwave filters and surveillance cameras)
