15th May 2025 | Make-ing a difference in defence!

We are pleased to announce we have joined the Make UK Defence Network.

Part of Make UK, the premier organisation representing UK manufacturers, Make UK Defence specifically works alongside companies operating in the UK’s defence and security sector, providing a range of services to help them to thrive and grow.

1. Supporting Defence Manufacturers

Make UK provides a full range of support to UK-based companies supplying the armed forces – whether that weapons systems, armoured vehicles. Logistics or even cyber-security

2. Networking & Business Development

Bringing people together: Make UK connects small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as ourselves with the biggest names in the defence sector such as BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce and Leonardo. They also run events and trade missions to help companies find and exploit new business opportunities - both in the UK and overseas.

3. Policy & Advocacy

Make UK Defence lobbies the UK government and MoD (Ministry of Defence) to ensure industry voices are heard - on everything from defence spending to procurement and regulation.

4. Supply Chain Strengthening

Make UK operates a variety of initiatives which boost innovation, resilience and sustainability in the defence supply chain - important given how complex and long those chains can be.

5. Market Intelligence

Make UK provides members with reports, insights and updates on trends in defence and security, including export opportunities and upcoming MoD projects.

In short, Make UK Defence helps UK defence suppliers succeed, whether by growing their business, shaping policy, or accessing new markets. It’s something we’re very pleased and proud to be part of and we look forward to the opportunities it will bring to NDE Clarke Pitchline in the years to come.

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