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Authorities takes over chip manufacturing unit ‘essential’ to defence provide chain – safeguarding ‘as much as 100 jobs’

By Editorial Board Published September 27, 2024 3 Min Read
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Authorities takes over chip manufacturing unit ‘essential’ to defence provide chain – safeguarding ‘as much as 100 jobs’

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has introduced the takeover of a chip manufacturing unit within the North East of England, which the division has described as a “crucial” a part of the UK’s defence provide chain.

The manufacturing unit in Newton Aycliffe, close to Darlington, is the one safe facility within the UK that has the abilities and functionality to fabricate gallium arsenide semiconductors, that are utilized in essential army platforms, akin to Hurricane fighter jets.

The power, owned by US semiconductor firm Coherent, Inc. was susceptible to closure after Apple dropped the enterprise as a provider, The Telegraph reported in August, whereas Italian aerospace firm Leonardo was amongst its prospects.

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Coherent was not thought to have any excellent orders with Leonardo, in accordance with the paper, however its sources steered the plant should still be wanted for future, unspecified programmes.

The federal government acquisition will safeguard “up to 100” expert jobs within the area, the MoD has mentioned.

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Defence Secretary John Healey is touring the plant at the moment.
Pic: PA

Defence Secretary John Healey, who’s touring the plant at the moment and assembly with employees, mentioned in a press release that this acquisition “will be crucial in securing our military’s capabilities for tomorrow”.

“This acquisition is a clear signal that our government will back British defence production,” he added.

“We’ll protect and grow our UK defence supply chain, supporting North East jobs, safeguarding crucial tech for our armed forces and boosting our national security.”

The manufacturing unit might be renamed Octric Semiconductors UK.

The federal government mentioned it intends to take a position additional within the firm over the approaching years, which can increase UK defence industrial capability and exports.

The worldwide semiconductor market is forecast to succeed in $1trn by 2030. Semiconductors are essential elements in digital units like telephones, televisions, computer systems, in addition to key infrastructure like energy stations.

The MoD says the federal government “recognises the strategic importance of semiconductors as a critical technology for the future of the UK and a significant enabler of the government’s growth and clean energy missions”.

Rishi Sunak’s Conservative authorities introduced a 20-year plan in Might final 12 months to safe the medium-term way forward for the UK’s semiconductor trade.

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