The Welsh Government has highlighted the strength of its £3.7 billion aerospace and defence sectors during the Paris Airshow, where cabinet secretary for economy, energy and planning, Rebecca Evans, reaffirmed support for the growing industries.
Wales is home to around 285 aerospace and defence companies, supporting 16,000 jobs and contributing approximately £1.5 billion in GVA to the Welsh economy.
Ms Evans said: “Wales boasts world-class capabilities in the defence and aerospace sectors and Paris Airshow represents a global platform to further raise the profile of Wales as a dynamic hub for inward investment.”
Eight of the world’s top 11 aerospace and defence companies have a significant presence in Wales, including Airbus, RTX, General Dynamics, GE Aerospace, BAE Systems, Safran, Rolls Royce and Thales.
Ms Evans said the Welsh Government is committed to supporting businesses to create jobs in emerging industries.
The government recently attended DSEI in Japan and will lead a delegation to DSEI in London in September.