3 minute read - 16th May 2025
NP Aerospace officially opens new Coventry facility
Global vehicle integrator and armour manufacturer NP Aerospace has officially opened its new 5.73-acre facility in Coventry, supporting UK job growth and global defence needs.
Located in Coventry, the 80,000 sq ft indoor site and large outdoor space for military vehicle fleets will enhance vehicle integration, armour production, and engineering capabilities.
Facilities include vehicle assembly, fabrication, customer support and spares, engineering development, specialist equipment handling, machining and final finishing, and sustainable energy production. The new site is also situated close to NP Aerospace’s armour production site in Foleshill, where the company was established as part of Courtaulds Group, almost 100 years ago.
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Global defence vehicle integrator and armour manufacturer NP Aerospace has officially opened its new 5.73-acre facility in Coventry / Picture: NP Aerospace
NP Aerospace is a trusted global supplier of defence-related products and services for the UK MOD and global defence forces. With this new facility, NP Aerospace is in the ideal position to deliver greater capacity for UK-based assembly and integration of full or partial defence systems, including vehicles and armour, for military customers and vehicle OEM industry partners.
James Kempston, CEO of NP Aerospace, said: “This investment represents a major step forward for NP Aerospace, strengthening the foundations for our continued growth. As a key defence employer in the West Midlands, we remain committed to developing our people, advancing skills and know-how, and expanding our engineering capabilities—delivering lasting benefits to both the region and the wider UK economy.
“For our international customers, this new facility will serve as a central hub to support the continued delivery of our vehicle and armour export programmes, following the acquisition and contract novation activities completed in 2024. For the UK Ministry of Defence, it enhances our ability to deliver on major programmes, including Protected Mobility and Conventional Vehicle fleet contracts such as PMETS and CVSSP, while also reinforcing vital onshore defence capabilities well into the future.”
The new facility will enhance vehicle integration, armour production, and engineering capabilities – creating jobs and strengthening the UK supply chain / Picture: NP Aerospace
Mary Creagh, MP for Coventry East, who attended the opening ceremony, added: “It’s a great pleasure to open NP Aerospace’s latest UK defence facility, here in the heart of Coventry. Last week, the Prime Minister showed he knows what it takes to deliver the deals we need for economic growth. This means well-paid skilled jobs, more money in your pocket, and more access to markets so UK-based companies like NP Aerospace can thrive. By opening this new facility, NP Aerospace is expanding its export capabilities and strengthening the UK supply chain. NP Aerospace already has a strong reputation in this city, in the industry, and internationally. In seeing this new facility for myself, I understand why.”
