The Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard, championed the University of Sheffield AMRC’s pivotal role in strengthening the UK defence sector through its research and development capabilities during a visit to South Yorkshire.
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Joined by South Yorkshire Mayor, Oliver Coppard and Rotherham MP Sarah Champion, the Minister toured the AMRC’s Factory of the Future facility in Rotherham, where world-leading research is turned into huge practical improvements for a range of UK industrial sectors, including defence and security.
Luke Pollard, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, said:
“This £50 million investment will mean South Yorkshire’s superb defence companies can develop innovative new technology, helping strengthen our Armed Forces and keep Britain safe in this new era of threat. With government, industry and academia – such as the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre – working hand in hand we are making sure this support is really targeted where it will have the biggest impact.”
