By Alistair Bunkall, Defence Correspondent
David Cameron will travel to Scotland later to reinforce the importance of the defence industry to jobs and the wider Scottish economy.
"Defence matters and defence jobs matter," he will say in one of his regular PM Direct sessions that will be held at a defence manufacturer.
"Scotland has a world renowned and highly skilled defence sector that employs over 12,600 people and has annual sales in excess of £1.8bn.
"It plays a key role in equipping and supporting the UK Armed Forces, from iconic industries like shipbuilding on the Clyde and Rosyth to cutting-edge, high-tech manufacturing.
And in a direct reference to what Scotland might lose in the event of independence, he will warn: "Being part of the UK opens doors for the Scottish defence industry around the globe.
"When we sell Typhoons overseas, this benefits jobs and growth for companies making components in Scotland.
"Scotland counts for more on the world stage because it is part of the United Kingdom and Scottish defence jobs are more secure as part of the United Kingdom.
The recent re-basing announcement confirmed that three military sites in Scotland will be closed and sold off - Craigiehall Barracks and part of Redford Barracks in Edinburgh, and part of Forthside Barracks in Stirling.
But the overall number of military personnel based in the country will rise by 800.
As of January this year the total number of armed forces and MoD personnel in Scotland was 15,070.
Last month Defence Secretary Philip Hammond visited Scotland to make a similar speech.
It is an indication that the Government believes that the defence argument is a powerful one to make the case for the Union.
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