Businesses across the Midlands are set to benefit from over £900 million of US investment announced during the President’s State Visit, reinforcing the region’s role in advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and logistics.
Prologis has announced ambitions to invest more than £900 million to expand Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal, the UK’s largest inland freight hub. This major investment will boost national rail freight capability, cut reliance on road haulage, and create long-term jobs in logistics and advanced manufacturing across the Midlands.
Boeing will modify two US Air Force E-7A Wedgetail aircraft in the UK, marking the UK’s first significant role in aircraft manufacturing for the U.S. Air Force in over 50 years. This collaboration will create more than 150 jobs in Birmingham and enhance economic ties and defence cooperation between the UK and US.
Amentum, is investing £150 million in the UK to create over 3,000 new jobs—boosting its workforce by more than 50% over the next four years. The company have highlighted that this will include roles based in the Midlands, supporting regional growth in advanced engineering and clean energy.
Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle said: “This record-breaking investment sends a clear signal that the Midlands’ engineering and manufacturing expertise continues to attract international attention.”
Paul Weston, regional head for Prologis in the UK, said: “Our investment ambitions for the expansion of Cambridge Biomedical Campus and Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal are backing two of the UK’s most critical sectors: life sciences and logistics.
“This demonstrates our commitment to fostering innovation and delivering the sustainable infrastructure that underpins the UK’s long-term economic growth.”
Steve Parker, president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, said: “Boeing is honored to deliver the world’s leading Airborne Early Warning & Control platform to allied global forces.
“This partnership combines the talent of our U.S. and UK workforces to further strengthen the nations’ capability and interoperability.”
