East Regional Defence &
Security Cluster ¦ EastRDSC
Our Mission & Vision
EastRDSC is a strategic initiative designed to support the East of England’s defence and security sector. Our mission is to:
- Connect regional innovators with national defence and security priorities.
- Support SMEs in navigating procurement, funding, and R&D opportunities.
- Collaborate with academia and industry to develop cutting-edge solutions.
- Grow the regional economy through high-value jobs and investment.
Our Region: Why the East?
The East of England is uniquely positioned to support the UK’s defence and security ambitions:
Home to world-class universities and research institutions
It’s also home to a number of clusters in other domains that we closely collaborate with, including Space East and Cyber East
Strong presence of aerospace and space, cyber, and advanced manufacturing sector
A growing network of SMEs and primes engaged in defence innovation
Strategic proximity to key MOD sites and critical national infrastructure
Our Partners and Supporters
We're proud to call the following businesses members of the cluster
