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.

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

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.

Babcock is an international defence company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets with potential to become focus countries. We meet our customers' key requirements of affordability, availability, and capability by delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.