
Meet the Buyer
Overview
Join us on the second day of DPRTE 2025, 27 March for the “Make UK Defence: Meet The Buyer – Prime Contractors” event. This unique session is designed to facilitate direct engagement between prime contractors and potential suppliers, fostering new business relationships and procurement opportunities across the UK’s £25bn+ defence acquisition supply chain.
Key Features
- One-on-One Meetings: Schedule face-to-face meetings with prime contractors to discuss potential procurement opportunities.
- Networking Sessions: Engage with industry leaders, procurement professionals, and fellow suppliers to expand your network.
- Procurement Insights: Gain valuable insights into the procurement strategies and requirements of prime contractors.
- Market Opportunities: Explore new business opportunities and understand the needs of the defence market.
- Interactive Workshops: Participate in workshops focused on enhancing your procurement capabilities and understanding of the defence sector.
Participating Prime Contractors
AWE
Prime Contractor Partner
Stand Number: 61

AWE’s mission is to support the defence and security of the United Kingdom (UK). We do this through developing, manufacturing and maintaining the warheads for the UK’s nuclear deterrent, as well as providing our unique skills and expertise to support nuclear threat reduction.
Thales
Prime Contractor Partner

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.
MBDA
Prime Contractor Partner

MBDA is the only European group capable of designing and producing missiles and missile systems to meet the whole range of current and future needs of the three armed forces.
Airbus
Prime Contractor Partner

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.
ROKE
Prime Contractor Partner

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.
Boeing
Prime Contractor Partner

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
Prime Contractor Partner
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
Prime Contractor Partner
Stand Number: 149

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.
Babcock Land Defence Limited
Platinum Sponsor/Prime Contractor Partner
Stand Number: 99

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.
BAE Systems
Supply Chain & Partnering Zone Sponsor/Prime Contractor Partner
Stand Number: 120

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.
Scott Aerospace

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”)

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
Stand Number: M18

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.
SC Group Global

Building on over four decades of engineering design success, we have grown to be one of the world’s leading companies specialising in the design and development of equipment operating in harsh environments.
We have a passionate and committed team with the skills, expertise, dedication and focus to provide the highest value to our customers with bespoke quality products and services.
KNDS

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.
Chemring

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-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
Prime Contractor Partner

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.
Leidos
Stand Number: Prime Contractor Partner

Leidos in the UK & Europe — Leidos supports tech and business process transformation programmes in the UK and beyond. Our people deliver innovative solutions to solve the most challenging problems.
Aecom
Prime Contractor Partner
Stand Number: 74

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for generations to come.
Capita
Gold Sponsor & Drinks Reception Sponsor / Prime Contractor Partner
Stand Number: 45

Capita is an outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private sectors run complex business processes more efficiently, creating better consumer experiences.
Operating across 8 countries, Capita’s 41,000 colleagues support primarily UK and European clients with people-based services underpinned by market-leading technology.
We’re a vital support service for our clients, enabling the everyday interactions that we expect to run seamlessly, to run seamlessly.
A publicly listed business with adjusted revenue of £2.6bn, Capita’s areas of focus are Central Government, Local Public Service, Defence, Learning
Responsive Engineering

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.
More to be confirmed
Why Attend?
- Direct Access: Meet directly with prime contractors and discuss your products and services.
- Business Growth: Identify new business opportunities and expand your market presence.
- Expert Guidance: Receive expert advice on navigating the procurement process in the defence sector.
- Networking Opportunities: Build valuable connections with industry leaders and peers.
- Stay Competitive: Stay informed about the latest trends and requirements in defence procurement.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the UK’s leading defence prime contractors and explore new business opportunities. Register now to secure your ticket and take advantage of early bird discounts.