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Aerospace, marine and defence

Working to promote the conditions for success of the UK aerospace, marine and defence industries.

Working to promote the conditions for success of the UK aerospace, marine and defence industries.
BIS promotes competitiveness and productivity within the sectors.

The work comprises:

  • Aerospace - telephone 020 7215 1128 - responsible for relations with civil aerospace companies and trade association ADS.
  • Defence - telephone 020 7215 1134 - responsible for relations with defence companies.
  • Marine - 020 7215 1165 - responsible for ship building, repair and disposal, marine systems and equipment, and the leisure marine industry.
  • Technology - telephone 020 7215 1115 - responsible for technical advice on projects, National Aerospace Technology Strategy, maximising the benefit to the UK from European Framework research; and aerospace environmental issues.  

Note: For export licence enquires, please contact the Export Control Organisation.

 

BIS Outreach programme

A new initiative from BIS whereby civil servants will undertake short placements in your organisation.

The programme aims to strengthen relationships and build credibility with our stakeholders.

Learn more about the BIS Outreach programme

 

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Talent Retention Solution

The Talent Retention Solution (TRS) aims to retain skills in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Sector. It puts skilled engineers looking for work and companies searching for new employees in direct contact with each other.

Minister responsible

Mark Prisk is the minister responsible for this policy area.