Airbus Defence and Space (Portsmouth)
Corporate R&D · Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Website: airbus.com. Airbus space and defense site in Portsmouth with a 70-year heritage in secure communications, navigation and Earth observation; hosts Space South Central and co-runs an apprenticeship matching pilot with local SMEs.
Recent activity confirmed, checked October 18, 2026.
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In context
Airbus Defence and Space (Portsmouth) is one of 4 corporate R&D centers in Portsmouth listed in the Innovative EcoSystems registry, and one of 2,850 across the United Kingdom.
The registry lists 34 innovation ecosystem organizations in Portsmouth in all.
Corporate R&D centers are where established companies develop new products and processes, often in partnership with universities and startups.
The United Kingdom scores 67.4 out of 100 on the IEPA (2024 edition), ranking 24 of 117 economies.
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- Portsmouth International Port
Company - University of Portsmouth Enterprise Programme
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Health research - Cell Block Studios (University of Portsmouth)
Innovation hub - Space South Central
Network or association - Portsmouth Museum
Organization
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