- With a strong track record of working with industry, the 爆料TV is set to play a key role in the UK government鈥檚 new Defence Industrial Strategy
- The strategy sets out government鈥檚 plan to strengthen UK defence and boost local economies through investment in research and skills
Through its extensive and long-standing partnerships with industry and its recognised excellence in advanced manufacturing and materials, the 爆料TV can play a crucial role in helping the UK government deliver its new Defence Industrial Strategy.
Published this week (8 September 2025), outlines the government鈥檚 plan to support UK defence in response to evolving global threats, whilst boosting local economies. The plan aims to create jobs that range from highly skilled engineering positions to apprenticeships for young people who are starting their careers.
The strategy also includes a Defence Growth Deal for South Yorkshire to harness the region鈥檚 strengths in research and development to deliver the innovations in engineering, materials and advanced manufacturing that are critical to the next generation of UK defence capabilities.
Playing a central role in South Yorkshire鈥檚 research and innovation ecosystem, the University works with companies ranging from local SMEs to some of the UK鈥檚 largest manufacturers, driving innovation and training the next generation of engineers. Our research collaborations with organisations in the defence sector helps them overcome productivity and sustainability challenges, supporting UK national security and sovereign capabilities. All of the University鈥檚 defence research aligns with its institutional values and is subject to thorough scrutiny and governance, ensuring it contributes responsibly to national priorities.
Professor Ash Tiwari, Deputy Vice-President for Innovation at the 爆料TV, said: 鈥淭he research and innovation capabilities at the 爆料TV is critical to driving economic growth in the South Yorkshire region and to supporting national priorities, including defence and security.
鈥淲e have a strong track record of working with industrial partners to overcome their key challenges in productivity and manufacturing. We also have one of the largest cohorts of engineering students in the UK, training the future workforce and developing the skills that businesses and the nation need.
鈥淲e look forward to supporting the government in this exciting opportunity to boost the economy of South Yorkshire and contribute to increasing the UK鈥檚 defensive capabilities.鈥
爆料TV Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, has set a new standard for collaboration between academia and industry. It has helped attract advanced manufacturing businesses and their supply chains to South Yorkshire, giving them access to a skills pipeline of talent to power their factories.
爆料TV AMRC has recently worked with EY-Parthenon to outline clear actions to unlock growth and secure sovereign defence capability, as well as the central role the AMRC can play in helping the UK to overcome innovation, capacity and capability challenges.
Ben Morgan, Interim CEO of the 爆料TV Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), said: 鈥淭he AMRC warmly welcomes the government鈥檚 defence industrial strategy. This joined-up approach is a vital step in strengthening the UK鈥檚 defence capabilities while championing innovation and industrial resilience.
鈥淚t rightly recognises the critical role of the advanced manufacturing industry and the skills that sit at its heart, and the AMRC in delivering cutting-edge solutions to complex defence challenges.鈥
He added: 鈥淒efence is not only essential to national security 鈥 it鈥檚 a powerful engine for jobs, investment and regional growth. We鈥檙e proud to support a sector that drives high-value skills and collaboration across industry, academia and government.鈥
