Taking UK capability to the world
The International Collaboration & Exporting Zone covers export pathways, bilateral partnerships and the practicalities of working in international markets — as European defence investment rises and allied nations seek capable UK partners. It's anchored by a new £50bn UK Export Finance (UKEF) defence facility, the GCAP trilateral programme with Japan and Italy, and SSN-AUKUS submarine collaboration.
Sessions cover government-to-government support through UKEF, DBT and UKDE for exporters of all sizes, and the UK's major partnerships — AUKUS (including Pillar II), GCAP, and European cooperation through Trinity House with Germany and Northern Navies with the Netherlands and JEF. There's practical guidance on export control essentials — licensing, ITAR and compliance for first-time exporters.
Expect a look at emerging markets across the Indo-Pacific, Gulf and Europe, geopolitical 'where not to export' risk, NATO standardisation, collaborative European procurement, and the new offsets regime — plus lessons from recent wins including the Norway frigates and Türkiye Typhoon deals.
With a new £50bn UKEF facility, live trilateral work on GCAP and submarine collaboration through SSN-AUKUS, this is the moment for UK suppliers of every size to find their route into allied supply chains — and to understand the export-control essentials before they bid.
Opening the door to global markets
Government-to-Government Support
Practical UKEF, DBT and UKDE support routes and how SMEs break into new export markets — including the new £50bn UKEF defence facility and what it opens up for exporters of all sizes.
Major Partnerships & Emerging Markets
Where the real near-term opportunities sit in AUKUS (incl. Pillar II) and GCAP supply chains, European cooperation through Trinity House and Northern Navies, and emerging demand across the Indo-Pacific and Gulf.
Compliance & Winning Campaigns
Export-licensing and ITAR compliance essentials for first-time exporters, what the new offsets regime means for bidding abroad, and lessons from recent wins like the Norway frigates and Türkiye Typhoon campaigns.
Take your capability global
Join the International Collaboration & Exporting Zone at DPRTE Expo 2027, 23–24 March, Farnborough International.