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A|D|S Briefing. MIRA 26 November 2009. Topics. Defence Sector. Employs over 300,000 people in the UK. Annual equipment spend £12bn (£5bn Exports). 1.5% of UK Exports. (telecoms 1%, pharmaceutical 2%, cars 3%) 50% of aerospace, 40% of shipbuilding and electronics. Security Sector.
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A|D|S Briefing MIRA 26 November 2009
Defence Sector • Employs over 300,000 people in the UK. • Annual equipment spend £12bn (£5bn Exports). • 1.5% of UK Exports. • (telecoms 1%, pharmaceutical 2%, cars 3%) • 50% of aerospace, 40% of shipbuilding and electronics.
Security Sector • Growing Sector. • Asymmetric Threats. • >£1.5Bn Business. • >£0.5Bn Exports. • Excellence of British Policing. • Counter Terrorist and CBRN Expertise.
Trade Association • Member-based. • Specific entry criteria. • Not for profit. • Not a charity. • Roles: • Represent members. • Provide products and services.
Membership • Two third manufacturers, one third service providers. • Membership bands cost based on UK relevant turnover. • Currently over 850 companies are members: • Smallest to largest.
Funding Streams • Membership subscriptions. • Income from events. • In Defence, we make it easy for the MoD to work with Industry outside of a formal contract. UOR Day example.
Products and Services - 1 • Do not market Members’ products and do not advertise them. • We assist Members to market their own products and get the best out of the marketplace by: • Special Interest Groups. • Events (international/national), networking, specialist briefing, supply chain, etc.
Products and Services - 2 • Specialist advice (eg EGAD – Export Group for Aerospace & Defence). • Links with other overseas TAs. • Representation and influencing. • Media support. • Professional communications channels. • Register and website. • Help and advice.