Infrastructure investments, such as 5G programmes and the £5.7m MoD Defence Battlelab, highlight Dorset’s commitment to top-tier opportunities. The South West Regional Defence and Security Cluster promotes collaboration, driving sector knowledge and economic growth regionally and nationally.
Sub-Sectors
Dorset’s Aerospace sector is home to major players on the world aerospace stage. The Materials industry provides essential components for military equipment. In Maritime, Dorset excels offering extensive capabilities in underwater sensors and signatures. In Digital, Dorset leads in providing capability to the UK MoD. Additionally, Dorset hosts a thriving Defence Consultancy sector, offering expertise in safety, design, and innovation. The region’s strength in Electronic Engineering supports aerospace, maritime and digital domains with a breadth of capability.
Explore Dorset, a key hub for Defence and Security innovation, boasting state-of-the-art facilities, a skilled workforce, and strategic infrastructure investments, offering unparalleled opportunities for high-tech development, testing, and training across land, sea, and air.