Portsmouth is a historic maritime city recognised as a global centre for marine, technology, aerospace, defence and advanced manufacturing and engineering.
A unique geography, central and prominent location have put Portsmouth at the forefront of advanced manufacturing and maritime industries for centuries. Portsmouth is also known as leaders in aerospace and defence, digital media, advanced engineering and of course the visitor economy. Creative industries have seen a huge growth in recent years.
The Solent on the south coast is recognised as the UK’s leading marine and maritime hub, with world-renowned research institutions and sector-leading innovative businesses, enabling the region, its businesses and the UK economy to compete globally.
For years, Portsmouth has been at the forefront of naval technology, and has companies leading the world in their fields. Portsmouth is home to two thirds of the Royal Navy surface fleet and in 2017, the first of the two new £3bn aircraft carriers, the largest ships ever built by the Royal Navy, arrived in the port, bringing £120m investment in the naval base.
