The Ministry of Defence has released £50 million in Defence Growth Deal funding to Plymouth, unlocking a further £34 million from industry and local partners. The £84 million package is expected to create nearly 1,000 jobs and establish the city as a national centre for marine autonomy. Defence Minister Lord Vernon Coaker approved Team Plymouth’s strategic business case on 23 September 2026, releasing the government’s share of an £84 million investment programme designed to strengthen national security, support local businesses and drive Plymouth’s reindustrialisation. The funding will establish a National Centre for Marine Autonomy, expected to create 120 jobs and…
