And that's a wrap🎬. The Make UK Defence Summit is closed (at least for this year) Thank you to all our speakers, all our sponsors, all our exhibitors, all our buyers and of course all our delegates. We had an unforgettable time, and hope you did too. See you in 2024! #mukdsummit2023 #makeukdefence #defencesupplychains #ukmanufacturing #ukmfg Andrew Kinniburgh Estelle Exelby Samantha Hill Maria Winsper Kelly Maddison Charline Diomande James V. James Watson Olivia Bayes-Garrould
Make UK Defence
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead 12,370 followers
Make UK Defence is the UK’s leading trade association representing and supporting the defence supply chain.
About us
Make UK Defence champions and represents the UK Defence SME supply chain, ensuring that SMEs have a voice throughout the MOD and government. We are one of only 3 Trade Associations nationally recognised by the MOD. We help businesses to understand complex defence supply chains and how best to win work in defence. Members can also have privileged access to our Defence Policy Committee and campaigns, and the powerful Make UK policy team. Our growing virtual events calendar includes land, sea, air and defence infrastructure Meet the Buyers, where we introduce our SME members to a wide range of specialist buyers from the big defence primes and mid tiers. Our members have won £millions of sub contract work through the MtB series over the past 20 years.
- Website
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https://www.makeuk.org/defence
External link for Make UK Defence
- Industry
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- Business Development, Consultancy, and Project Management
Locations
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Primary
EEF House
Queensway North
Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead NE11 0NX, GB
Employees at Make UK Defence
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Andrew Kinniburgh
Director-General at Make UK Defence, the UK’s Defence Supply Chain champions and Make UK's Defence Trade Association.
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Ross McLaren
MakeUK Defence - Advisor (Scotland)
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Stephen Blythe
Jaltek Systems Ltd, Make UK, Make UK Defence, SMMT
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Anil Chalise
Constituency coordinator at NDI
Updates
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📍We had a fantastic time in the Northern Quarter for our second Manchester Manufacturing Sundowner! A huge thank you to all our members who joined us for an evening of insightful conversations: Mike Walsh from Hyde Details (Fabrications & Welding) Limited, Darren Wallace from Steel Dynamics Ltd, Paul Ashcroft from PP Metals/The P.P. Group of Companies Ltd and finally Theo Plant and Michael Vizziello from Siemens. 📍If you're interested in joining us for the next event, please keep an eye out on our LinkedIn page or contact Dan Parvaz to be added to the wait list. Interested in becoming a member? Click the following link: https://lnkd.in/dnrziuaD #makeukdefence #defencesupplychains #ukmanufacturing #ukmfg Andrew Kinniburgh Estelle Exelby Samantha Hill Maria Winsper Kelly Maddison Charline Diomande James Watson Olivia Bayes-Garrould Dan Parvaz Helen Hastie
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🗞️Member News🗞️ Evolve Dynamics, has secured a significant achievement in recognition of its cutting-edge Drone-in-a-Box technology. The company has won a highly competitive Innovate UK Smart Grant, funded by UK Research & Innovation, a key body within the UK government. This prestigious grant highlights the company’s commitment to innovation and the advancement of drone technology, reinforcing the UK’s leadership in the defence and aerospace sectors. Congratulations to Evolve Dynamics for this remarkable success! 🔗To read more, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eh83i-nj Interested in becoming a member? Click the following link: https://lnkd.in/dnrziuaD #makeukdefence #defencesupplychains #ukmanufacturing #ukmfg Andrew Kinniburgh Estelle Exelby Samantha Hill Maria Winsper Kelly Maddison Charline Diomande James Watson Olivia Bayes-Garrould Dan Parvaz Helen Hastie
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You're Invited!🫵 - Member Networking - Export for Defence - AMRC 📅22nd January 2025 🕛09:30 - 14:30 🔗To book and view agenda: https://lnkd.in/gUA6z46V Sessions will include talks from Space Time Ltd on Compliance Risk Advisory and Department for Business and Trade on SME Engagement. Enjoy lunch and factory tours, with the event concluding in the afternoon. Please contact [email protected] for any enquiries. Interested in becoming a member? Click the following link: https://lnkd.in/dnrziuaD #makeukdefence #defencesupplychains #ukmanufacturing #ukmfg Andrew Kinniburgh Estelle Exelby Samantha Hill Maria Winsper Kelly Maddison Charline Diomande James Watson Olivia Bayes-Garrould Dan Parvaz Helen Hastie
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🎉Happy #BuyBritishDay!🎉 Today, we’re celebrating the incredible craftsmanship, innovation, and engineering excellence that makes British manufacturing stand out on the global stage. At Make UK Defence, we are proud to support the companies and suppliers that contribute to a strong, secure, and resilient UK defence industry. Let’s continue to champion British talent and ingenuity. #makeukdefence #defencesupplychains #ukmanufacturing #ukmfg #ProudlyBritish #ManufacturingMatters #UKDefence #BuyBritish Andrew Kinniburgh Estelle Exelby Samantha Hill Maria Winsper Kelly Maddison Charline Diomande James Watson Olivia Bayes-Garrould Dan Parvaz Helen Hastie
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📽️ Watch the video highlights from yesterdays Horizon Works member networking event! 📽️ Yesterday’s event was all about fostering relationships within the Make UK Defence community. With a more informal setting, we gave members the chance to deliver quick elevator pitches, share insights, and explore new opportunities together. A huge thank you to Samantha Vassallo FCIM and everyone who participated and made the event such a success – the energy in the room was incredible, and we look forward to seeing these new connections grow! 🔗View more upcoming events here: https://lnkd.in/eAvCVASc Interested in becoming a member? Click the following link: https://lnkd.in/dnrziuaD #makeukdefence #defencesupplychains #ukmanufacturing #ukmfg Andrew Kinniburgh Estelle Exelby Samantha Hill Maria Winsper Kelly Maddison Charline Diomande James Watson Olivia Bayes-Garrould Dan Parvaz Helen Hastie
As a Fit for Defence programme partner, we were delighted to welcome Make UK Defence members to our Northumberland HQ today... Guests from across the UK came along to Horizon Works for the Make UK Defence Member Networking event, which brought companies together for lunch, conversation and guidance. With the Make UK Defence Summit taking place from November 20 to 21 at Pride Park in Derby, delegates were able to get a head start on their event planning, as we delivered a presentation on how to get the best out of the summit. This included tips on optimizing exhibition stands, pitching, doing business and making event attendance more environmentally sustainable. We'd like to say a big thank you to Kelly Maddison and Maria Winsper of Make UK Defence for organising the event, and to everyone who came along today! Samantha Vassallo FCIM Richard Holmes Louise Fielding-Smith Peter Willis Judith Alderson Sean Merone Jen Dugdale Lauren F. Catherine Grant Charline Diomande Andrew Kinniburgh Samantha Hill #ukmfg #defence #manufacturing #engineering
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🗞️Member News🗞️ Kromek Group plc has announced that it has been selected as a supplier under the UK Government’s Radiological Nuclear Detection Framework for the procurement of radiological nuclear detection equipment and supporting services for the Home Office. The Framework was established to co-ordinate the RN detection procurement requirements and capabilities of the Home Office, Counter Terrorism Police and other public bodies to support Home Office strategic aims and to deliver enhancements to the UK’s end-to-end system for domestic nuclear security. 🔗To read more, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eSwCeb_y Congratulations to the Kromek Group plc team!👏 Interested in becoming a member? Click the following link: https://lnkd.in/dnrziuaD #makeukdefence #defencesupplychains #ukmanufacturing #ukmfg Andrew Kinniburgh Estelle Exelby Samantha Hill Maria Winsper Kelly Maddison Charline Diomande James Watson Olivia Bayes-Garrould Dan Parvaz Helen Hastie
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We are thrilled to announce the incredible sponsors for the upcoming Make UK Defence Summit! 🎉 These industry leaders are helping to make this event possible, and we are grateful for their support: Jaltek – A leading electronics technology solutions provider, known for delivering innovative and bespoke designs for critical sectors. TT Electronics plc – Renowned for its expertise in engineering and manufacturing advanced electronics, pushing the boundaries of innovation in defence and beyond. on-systems ltd – Pioneers in rugged and reliable power solutions, ensuring resilience in the most challenging environments. We look forward to seeing their impact on this year's summit! 🔗If you would like to enquire about sponsoring or exhibiting at the summit, or to book a ticket please contact [email protected] Interested in becoming a member? Click the following link: https://lnkd.in/dnrziuaD #makeukdefence #defencesupplychains #ukmanufacturing #ukmfg #mukd2024 #makeukdefencesummit2024 Andrew Kinniburgh Estelle Exelby Samantha Hill Maria Winsper Kelly Maddison Charline Diomande James Watson Olivia Bayes-Garrould Dan Parvaz Helen Hastie
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🎫Secure your FREE ticket! 🎫 - Advanced Engineering UK show! This is your chance to discover products and solutions to streamline your processes and boost efficiency with leading suppliers from the UK, Europe, and the US. Expand your network and gain insights from 180 speakers in five CPD-accredited forums, ensuring you stay ahead with the latest manufacturing technologies. Join us on October 30 & 31, 2024 at the NEC in Birmingham for an up-close look at the latest manufacturing technologies and networking opportunities. 🔗Register today! - https://lnkd.in/eDGXyzMf. Interested in becoming a member? Contact [email protected] #makeukdefence #defencesupplychains #ukmanufacturing #ukmfg Andrew Kinniburgh Estelle Exelby Samantha Hill Maria Winsper Kelly Maddison Charline Diomande James Watson Olivia Bayes-Garrould Dan Parvaz Helen Hastie
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Have you registered for the Make UK 2024 Spending Review webinar? 📢 Attend this timely discussion to learn more about what is in store for our sector as Make UK's policy team dissects the key highlights announced by Chancellor Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP. Gain invaluable insights into what these plans mean for manufacturers and explore the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. 🗓 Thursday, 31 Oct 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT Join us and find out is it a trick or a treat for manufacturers? 🕸 Register Now 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBeksEgQ Interested in becoming a member? Click the following link: https://lnkd.in/dnrziuaD #makeukdefence #defencesupplychains #ukmanufacturing #ukmfg Andrew Kinniburgh Estelle Exelby Samantha Hill Maria Winsper Kelly Maddison Charline Diomande James Watson Olivia Bayes-Garrould Dan Parvaz Helen Hastie