The aerospace defence and marine industry in Scotland
In Scotland there are over 180 companies operating in the aerospace, defence and marine sector and its immediate supply chain. These companies employ more than 16,200 people with over 500 apprentices.
Current sales figures show:
- sector sales are worth over £2.28 billion;
- orders are worth £2.31 billion;
- four per cent of sales are invested in research and development; and
- exports are worth £1.3 billion.
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