Thales is a global technology leader with more than 77,000 employees on five continents. The Group is investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – Big Data, artificial intelligence, connectivity, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust.

In the markets of defence and security, aerospace and space, digital identity and security, and transport, Thales provides solutions, services and products to help its customers – companies, organisations and governments – to carry out their critical missions.

Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a worldwide scale.

With around 134,000 employees and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry. We build the most innovative commercial aircraft and consistently capture about half of all commercial airliner orders. Thanks to our deep understanding of changing market needs, customer focus and technological innovation, we offer products that connect people and places via air and space.

We believe in improving people's lives, making the world a smarter, simpler and safer place. Our 60 year heritage and deep knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber and AI means our people are uniquely placed to combine and apply these technologies in ways that keep people safe whilst unlocking value.
Innovating. Moving fast. Building trust. We're working closely with our customers to solve real-world critical challenges.

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing’s diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company’s core values of safety, quality and integrity.

Leonardo is a global high-technology company, among the top world players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. It is one of the biggest suppliers of defence and security equipment to the UK Ministry of Defence, as well as working closely with the UK Home Office and NATO. Leonardo is certified in the National Cyber Security Centre’s Cyber Security Consultancy framework.

The company makes a significant contribution to the UK economy with revenues of £2bn (around 45% of which are in export) and operates from 8 main sites across the UK employing over 8,500 highly skilled people.

Internationally, Leonardo plays a prominent role in major international strategic programmes and is a trusted technological partner of governments, defence agencies, institutions and enterprises.

QinetiQ is a global integrated defence and security company focused on mission-led innovation for defence, security and civil customers around the world. We are more than 8,000 people creating new ways of protecting what matters most; testing technologies, systems, and processes to make sure they work as expected; and enabling customers to deploy new and enhanced-existing capabilities with the assurance they will deliver the outcomes required.

At Babcock, our Purpose is to create a safe and secure world, together, and this defines everything we do.
Delivered through our four Sectors across the globe, we meet our customers’ key requirements of affordability, availability, and capability by delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets.
We provide through-life technical and engineering support for our customers’ assets, delivering improvements in performance, availability and programme cost. We deliver these critical services to defence and civil customers, including engineering support to naval, land, air and nuclear operations, frontline support, specialist training and asset management.
We also design and manufacture a range of defence and civil specialist equipment, from naval ship and weapons handling systems to liquid gas handling systems. We also provide integrated, technology-enabled solutions to our defence customers in areas such as secure communications, electronic warfare and air defence.

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

Since 1983, we’ve grown from a proof-load test house to a global supplier of engineering solutions for ultra-demanding, safety-critical applications.

Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (“SSTL”) has been building world-leading small satellites for over 40 years. We pioneer audacious new satellite technologies, products and services and share our know-how to enable advancement in Space.

SSTL are proud to have built a satellite for UK Space Command based on SSTL’s Carbonite+. Launched in 2024, TYCHE is the first satellite procurement for the MINERVA programme which is a key enabler in the development of the foundation for a UK Space-based Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) constellation under programme ISTARI.

Moog is a worldwide designer, manufacturer and integrator of precision motion control solutions and stabilization systems for the defence industry. Military forces around the globe recognize Moog for turreted weapon systems, c-UAS capabilities, precise missile steering, weapon stores management systems, vehicle conversions and upgrades, near silent actuation for undersea vehicles, and sustainment services.

KNDS is the result of the association of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Nexter, two of the leading European manufacturers of military land systems based in Germany and France.

KNDS forms a Group of around 9,500 employees, with a 2023 turnover of 3.3 billion euro, an order backlog of around 16 billion euro and incoming orders of 7.8 billion euro. The range of its products includes main battle tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, weapons systems, ammunition, military bridges, customer services, battle management systems, training solutions, protection solutions and a wide range of equipment.

We are a specialist manufacturing and technology business creating market-leading innovative solutions to meet our customers’ complex needs.

Using our extensive science and engineering expertise, we turn ideas into reality, designing and developing critical solutions that protect and safeguard in unpredictable environments in today’s increasingly unstable world.

We achieve this by innovating at every stage of the value chain, from research and development (“R&D”) through to design, manufacture and in-service support, working closely with our customers to deliver products, services and solutions for mission-critical success.

MSI-Defence Systems (MSI-DS) designs and manufactures a range of products from leading edge weapon systems through to underwater systems.

With over 125 years of experience in defence equipment manufacturing, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide unique and cost-effective solutions, optimised to meet the most stringent of customer requirements.

From design and development of new equipment, to through-life in-service support, MSI-DS provides a comprehensive set of world leading capabilities.

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company. From Gulfstream business jets and combat vehicles to nuclear-powered submarines and communications systems, people around the world depend on our products and services for their safety and security.

AECOM is a trusted partner to the defence sector, with over 100 years of experience supporting global clients in their mission to safeguard nations for a better world. As a fully integrated firm with interdisciplinary expertise, we leverage our unrivalled global reach and industry-leading knowledge to deliver mission-critical projects - helping national security clients solve their most complex challenges, wherever they are based.

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About Rolls-Royce Holdings plc
Rolls-Royce develops and delivers complex power and propulsion solutions for safety-critical applications in the air, at sea and on land. Our products and service packages enable our customers to connect people, societies, cultures and economies together; they meet the growing need for power generation across multiple industries; and enable governments to equip their armed forces with the power required to protect their citizens.
Rolls-Royce has customers in more than 150 countries, comprising more than 400 airlines and leasing customers, 160 armed forces and navies, and more than 5,000 power and nuclear customers. To meet customer demand for more sustainable solutions, we are committed to making our products compatible with net zero carbon emissions.
Annual underlying revenue was $15.35 billion in 2022 and underlying operating profit was $789m.
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc is publicly traded company (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY, LEI: 213800EC7997ZBLZJH69

We are Responsive Engineering, a contract manufacturer based in the North East of England.
We specialise in large, complex fabrications for the Defence, Energy, and Rail sectors. Through just one portal, customers can access a huge range of processes along with dedicated project managers.