Four Yorkshire mayors have united to launch the Yorkshire Regional Defence & Security Cluster (YRDSC), a new member-led body designed to connect the region’s SMEs, advanced manufacturers, tech innovators, and universities directly to MoD programmes, tenders, and supply chain opportunities. Unveiled in Wakefield and backed by the Ministry of Defence through UK Defence Innovation (UKDI), the YRDSC is Yorkshire’s formal vehicle for capitalising on the government’s multi-billion-pound commitment to defence as a driver of national economic growth. For supply chain businesses, the headline offer is straightforward: membership is free for Yorkshire-based companies, with early access to MoD programmes and supply…
