A visit from the Minister for Veterans and People has celebrated a Farnborough firm being awarded a £19.7m contract.
The minister, Louise Sandher-Jones MP, toured Aldershot and Farnborough to acknowledge significant strides in defence innovation and veteran support.
The visit included a tour of Farnborough-based Sixworks, a firm awarded a £19.68 million Ministry of Defence contract to sustain and grow the NEXUS Air Information Platform, connecting data across air, land and maritime operations.
Louise Sandher-Jones MP said: “Our Armed Forces and veterans represent the very best of public service, and Aldershot and Farnborough truly embody that spirit.
"From Sixworks’ world-leading technology to the work of the Career Transition Partnership, this area shows how defence can drive growth, innovation and opportunity.”
Ms Sandher-Jones also visited Aldershot's flagship career transition partnership centre, a national hub for training and resettlement, which supports service leavers in their transition to civilian life.
The centre is one of ten regional centres across the UK, delivered in partnership between the Ministry of Defence and Reed in Partnership.
The area plays a crucial role in national security, with the Standing Joint Command in Aldershot coordinating the UK's global military operations, and Farnborough home to world-class defence industry technologies.
Alex Baker, member of parliament for Aldershot and Farnborough, said: "Aldershot and Farnborough stand at the forefront of Britain’s national security. From the Standing Joint Command to firms like Sixworks, the work being done here protects our Armed Forces and saves lives overseas.
"Our contribution to defence must also mean opportunity for our people: good jobs, skills for our young people, and pride in the communities that support those who serve.
"I was pleased to welcome the Minister to see first-hand how our towns are delivering for Britain’s defence and for our veterans, who deserve every opportunity to thrive after their service."
The visit comes as technologies developed in the constituency, such as the Dragonfire laser, are now being deployed in Ukraine, strengthening international security.
The constituency's role in national defence not only helps protect the UK Armed Forces but also saves lives overseas.
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