QinetiQ, based in Rushmoor, operates within the industrial manufacturing sector and was founded in 2001. As a prominent player in the global aerospace, defence, and security industries, the company has established itself as a FTSE250 entity with a workforce of over 6,000 employees. QinetiQ offers a range of services including expert advisory to government entities, technology-based solutions, and contract-funded research and development, leveraging its extensive technical knowledge and innovative research capabilities.