Scheduled to be fully operational by the end of 2024, the Tachbrook Park site will see the manufacture of protected patrol vehicles for the MoD and for export to key international markets. Positions in engineering, factory management, training, simulation and aftersales will be created at the 7.9-acre site.

In a statement, David Zevulun, UK country director at NMS UK, said: “Offering businesses world-class R&D assets, a diverse supply chain and access to funding on their doorstep, we didn’t have to think twice about choosing the West Midlands for our new manufacturing facility.

“Our new home in Leamington Spa is key to our ambition to become an integral part of the British defence industry ecosystem, supporting a robust pipeline of UK-made armoured vehicles. We look forward to this exciting new chapter in NMS UK’s growth story.” 

Invest Coventry & Warwickshire has been working to support Turkish-owned NMS UK by shortlisting suitable sites and will be working with the company through Warwickshire Skills Hub and Coventry Jobs Shop to help with recruitment and upskilling.

The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) along with the Department for Business and Trade supported NMS UK’s investment by facilitating introductions to relevant stakeholders, including suppliers and the region’s universities.

Cllr Martin Watson, portfolio holder for economy at Warwickshire County Council, said: “We welcome this latest investment from NMS UK Ltd, bringing with it another OEM vehicle maker to the area, and the benefits this brings in terms of supply chain opportunity and resilience. 

“Warwickshire, Coventry and the wider West Midlands remains a major centre for vehicle design, testing, development and manufacture, and we look forward to working with David and his team to support the business as it scales up in the coming months and years”. 

The announcement was made during biennial defence industry exhibition, DVD2024 which was held at UTAC Millbrook, Bedfordshire between 18th-19th September.