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Ambitions that reach from the sea to the sky

Scotland’s aerospace industry makes a significant contribution to the economy with around 170 companies in the aerospace, defence and naval sectors providing employment for more than 16,000 people.

Find out more about the aerospace and defence sector in Scotland

There are 100 companies across Scotland engaged in ship and boat building, with over 5,300 employed in the industry and over 1,500 companies in the supply chain. The Glasgow area is a leading world centre for commercial ship management and it's still growing.

Find out more about the marine sector in Scotland

We support the development of the industry in Scotland through a broad range of initiatives designed to improve the competitiveness of companies located here.