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Rebecca champions high-tech jobs and innovation for South West Devon!

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Tuesday, 8 July, 2025
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Rebecca champions high-tech jobs and innovation for South West Devon

I’m thrilled to see that defence tech company Helsing is opening the UK’s first Resilience Factory within South West Devon!

This investment will bring high-quality jobs, innovation, and growth to our community, strengthening the South West’s position as a leader in defence technology and marine autonomy.

The factory within my constituency will focus on manufacturing AI-powered miniature submarines designed to protect critical underwater infrastructure for allied navies, which is part of a £350 million investment.  

It was great to see the important work Helsing is doing onboard HMS Sutherland recently, and I look forward to visiting the factory over the recess!

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