The South West plays a crucial role in the UK’s defence and security landscape, with a high concentration of military bases, naval facilities, defence companies, research centres and critical infrastructure. The sector makes a significant contribution to regional employment and economic activity, and supports innovation in areas such as autonomous systems, aerospace, and digital technologies. This creates a strong need to align defence investment with wider regional infrastructure priorities to support both national security and regional growth.
SWIP explores how defence infrastructure connects with wider regional systems and opportunities for collaboration and development.
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