The UK government has strategically acquired a fabrication plant to ensure a continuous supply of gallium arsenide semiconductors crucial for military applications, thus securing 100 local jobs.
The Newton Aycliffe plant is the only secure facility with the expertise to manufacture gallium arsenide components in the UK, making its purchase a national priority.
The decision to purchase was influenced by Coherent's divestment plans after losing Apple as a major customer, prompting concerns over the plant's future viability.
Despite the lack of specific details on operations, the Ministry of Defence indicated that best practice governance will be implemented to ensure the plant's steady production.
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