South Yorkshire Secures £50M Defense Innovation Deal
A new £50 million South Yorkshire Defense Growth Deal will expand cutting-edge defense research, support local companies, and boost skills in a region with over 3,200 defense jobs.
In a significant boost for the region's defense industry, the South Yorkshire Defense Growth Deal has secured £50 million in funding to drive innovation and support local companies. This landmark agreement aims to expand cutting-edge defense research and enhance the skills of the local workforce, building on the region's existing strengths in the sector.
South Yorkshire is already a hub for defense-related industries, with over 3,200 jobs in the sector. The new deal represents a strategic investment to further strengthen this position and cement the region's reputation as a center of excellence for defense technology and innovation.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: UK Government
