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North East Regional Defence and Security Cluster
The North East Regional Defence and Security Cluster fosters sector collaboration, innovation, and opportunity.
About North East Regional Defence and Security Cluster
UK Government has committed to substantial investment in the security & defence sector and the development of regional clusters was a key output of the SME action plan highlighted in 'The Defence and Security Industrial Strategy (DSIS), 2019. This strategy set out the government's vision for the defence and security sector in the UK. Supported by the Ministry of Defence (MOD), regional defence and security clusters aim 'to invigorate the Defence Industrial base by facilitating industry, Academia and government sharing ideas, promoting collaboration and identifying routes to market through exploitation and commercialisation'. Due to be operational in Spring 2024, the North East Regional Defence and Security Cluster will fulfil these functions for the North East region. A Steering Group is currently developing the cluster’s value proposition and membership model. The Steering Group will be supported by a wider advisory group consisting of SMEs, Primes, regional bodies and academia. Steering Group The North East Regional Defence and Security Cluster is guided by a dedicated Steering Group made up of representatives from industry, academia, and government. NERDSC seeks to generate intellectual property, boost regional productivity, and create high-quality jobs. Backed by the Ministry of Defence, Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), and other local stakeholders, NERDSC is strategically focused on attracting investment, securing defence contracts for local firms, and supporting SMEs.
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7 published signals
Strategy & Corporate Development
North East Regional Defence and Security Cluster announced the UK Space Strategy.
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Presence & Recognition
North East Regional Defence and Security Cluster hosted a visit to HMS Forth at UK Docks Marine Services Teesside, where Project Manager Lesley Hawke and Project Co-ordinator Abigail Bell provided insights into the operational environment.
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Presence & Recognition
North East Regional Defence and Security Cluster Member Analox Group participated in the UK Ministry of Defence UK Pavilion at MSPO 2026
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Presence & Recognition
North East Regional Defence and Security Cluster is attending the cluster network event.
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Presence & Recognition
North East Regional Defence and Security Cluster announced that the company is offering last chance to sign up for a webinar on the 10th September from DPRTE.
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Presence & Recognition
North East Regional Defence and Security Cluster is participating in National Cadets Week during the second week of October 2026 to celebrate the UK cadet community and its youth volunteers.
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Presence & Recognition
North East Regional Defence and Security Cluster announced that the UK Government will launch a national public awareness campaign later this year to prepare households for emergencies and improve understanding of state-based threats, as part of a wider effort to develop a 'whole-of-society' approach to national security.
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