Defence activities

NACE v2.1 Code: P84.22

About defence activities

NACE code 84.22 covers defence activities, which are essential for maintaining national security and protecting a country's sovereignty. This industry encompasses a wide range of military operations, including the management and support of armed forces, as well as the provision of defence-related services. The defence industry plays a crucial role in the broader economy, contributing to technological innovation, employment, and international relations.

Production process

The main production techniques in the defence industry involve the development, testing, and deployment of military equipment, weapons, and other defence-related technologies. This includes the design, engineering, and manufacturing of various platforms, such as aircraft, ships, and armored vehicles, as well as the production of small arms, ammunition, and other military supplies. The industry also relies on advanced research and development to stay ahead of evolving threats and maintain a technological edge.

Production inputs

The defence industry requires a wide range of inputs, including raw materials such as metals, plastics, and composites, as well as specialized components and systems. Additionally, the industry relies on highly skilled personnel, including engineers, technicians, and military personnel, to design, produce, and operate defence-related equipment and systems. Advanced manufacturing equipment, such as computer-aided design (CAD) software, computer numerical control (CNC) machines, and testing facilities, are also essential inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the defence industry are military equipment, weapons, and related services. These outputs are consumed by 84.22 Defence activities, as well as other government agencies and international organizations responsible for national security and defence. The defence industry also generates technological innovations that can have civilian applications, contributing to the development of 26.51 Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation, 30.30 Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery, and 30.40 Manufacture of military fighting vehicles.

Revisions to 84.22

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 84.22. The most recent 1 version of this code (84.22) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 84.22.

Older versions

Family tree for defence activities

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/P'>P: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DEFENCE; COMPULSORY SOCIAL SECURITY</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/P/84'>84: Public administration and defence; compulsory social security</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/P/84/2'>84.2: Provision of services to the community as a whole</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/P/84/22'>84.22: Defence activities</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/P/84/21'>84.21: Foreign affairs</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/P/84/23'>84.23: Justice and judicial activities</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/P/84/24'>84.24: Public order and safety activities</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/P/84/25'>84.25: Fire service activities</a>"]

    

    %% Color coordination by level

    classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px



  %% Apply classes
  class A level1
class B level2
class C level3
class D level4
class E level4
class F level4
class G level4
class H level4

  class D highlight

  %% class A level1
  %% class B,C level2
  %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2
  %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3
  %% class D highlight