3KS Engineering is a leading UK provider of heavy fabrication, precision machining, refurbishment and engineered lifting solutions. Based in Llanelli since 1969, we support defence, energy, offshore and heavy industry clients with skilled people, modern facilities and a strong commitment to quality, safety, reliability and long-term customer partnerships nationwide.

ADS represents businesses across the UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors. We champion industry, connect members to business opportunities, and bring stakeholders together to drive collaboration and growth across the sectors. We support over 2,000 businesses across the UK, with more than 95% of our membership being SMEs.

AUMOVIO Systems UK brings together three long-established brands under one roof: ATE, VDO, Crypton - representing high-quality products and services in the fields of braking, electronics, mechanics, and more.

Additionally, the UK manufacturing plant in Wales supports machining, injection moulding, assembly and plating requirements, from small series to high volume.

Aether Aerospace is an Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) company specialising in the design, development, manufacture, integration, and operation of autonomous Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for defence, security, and commercial applications. Based in South Wales, Aether delivers sovereign, low-cost UAS and UAV capability from concept to flight, at pace.

Step back in time at the National Roman Legion Museum, explore life in a far-flung outpost of the mighty Roman Empire.
Wales was one of the furthest outpost of the Roman Empire. In AD 75, the Romans built a fortress at Caerleon that would guard the region for over 200 years.

Arcanum is a NCSC Assured Cyber Security Consultancy and one of four accredited Defence Cyber Certification bodies in the UK.

Arcanum has supported Defence Primes and their Critical Supply Chain for over a decade, working with the MOD and IASME to improve cyber resilience across the UK’s Defence supply chain.

The RAF’s approach to grassroots innovation, a part of core
business for the RAF. Part of the innovation ecosystem in the RAF
and Defence. Enabling and supporting every member of the whole force to identify problems, develop ideas, and deliver change.

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading defence, aerospace and security companies, delivering advanced technologies and capabilities to support national security and defence customers globally.

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As the UK Government’s national economic development bank, our mission is to drive economic growth by helping smaller businesses get the finance they need to start, scale and stay in the UK.

Matt Schofield is Business Development Manager at Brown & Holmes (Derby) Ltd, supporting growth across defence and advanced engineering. He works closely with customers and industry partners to identify opportunities, develop collaborative relationships and connect complex programme requirements with Brown & Holmes’ specialist electrical, electro-mechanical and engineering capabilities.

Business News Wales is a Welsh-owned, independent media and communications business, connecting organisations with the people, sectors and ideas shaping the future of Wales.
Through independent journalism and strategic communications, we help businesses and organisations build profile, authority, and meaningful engagement with audiences across Wales.
Our combination of established media platforms, editorial expertise, content creation, and targeted distribution gives partners a powerful way to reach business leaders, policymakers, the public sector, and industry communities.

Business in Focus is a social enterprise dedicated to supporting new and established businesses.

For more than three decades, we’ve been helping people start and grow their own businesses by providing tailored expert advice, access to finance, property solutions and skills training.

Butterfly Data provides data-driven technology solutions, helping organisations harness data, improve decision-making and deliver digital transformation through innovative software and analytics.

CSconnected Ltd is the not-for-profit organisation that convenes and scales the world's first compound semiconductor cluster, based in South Wales, UK. CSconnected Ltd brings together industry, academia and government across the region to build talent pipelines, expand the local supply chain, and support the sector's growth.

Cardiff Capital Region is the regional economic partnership for South East Wales, driving investment, innovation and sustainable economic growth across its ten local authority areas.

We work in partnership with organisations, from SME's to multinational corporations. Whether you have a graduate training programme, direct entry jobs, student placements or part-time work openings, we offer a comprehensive range of services and events to help you meet your recruitment needs.

Cardiff and Vale College is the largest college group in Wales and one of the largest education and training providers in the UK.

We support more than 30,000 learners and work with over 2,000 employers each year, delivering high-quality training, apprenticeships and workforce development solutions.

Through strong partnerships with industry, government and communities, we help individuals gain the skills they need to succeed while supporting businesses to recruit, upskill and grow.

Reflecting our commitment to innovation and future skills, we continue to invest in transformative initiatives such as our Advanced Technology Centre, with space for nearly 2,000 learners, and the Deeptech Academy with Cardiff University, helping to develop the highly skilled workforce needed to drive prosperity across Wales and beyond.

Chambers Wales SESWM is an accredited member of the British Chambers of Commerce network, supporting businesses across Wales to connect, develop and grow. Through events, training, international trade support and business advocacy, we help organisations build valuable relationships, strengthen skills and access opportunities that drive long-term success.

Chronos is a supplier of Synchronisation & Timing and GNSS solutions. Our security cleared team has been designing, installing and supporting GNSS systems for 40 years. Chronos offers: GNSS repeaters, GNSS underground location and timing coverage, RF over fibre, GNSS simulators, receivers, antennas and GNSS jamming detection and location solutions.

Connect MG Ltd supplies harsh-environment electrical interconnect solutions for defence applications, specialising in military connectors, backshells and custom cable harness assemblies. Supporting OEMs and system integrators, we combine engineering expertise, trusted global manufacturing partners and responsive UK-based service to deliver reliable solutions for demanding land defence programmes.

Corps Security is one of the world’s oldest security specialists, combining over 165 years of heritage with a modern, intelligence-led approach to protecting people, property and places. Our approach to integrated solutions combines guarding and front of house, remote services and CCTV management and intelligence and risk consultancy to achieve genuine value for our customers.

We have a true national footprint, supported by 10 operational hubs across the UK, including Cardiff and Bristol and employ more than 3,000 security colleagues. As a certified social enterprise and veteran-owned business, we deliver services with social purpose and proven community impact, always underpinned by a commitment to ‘doing the right thing’.

By bringing together expert people, real-time intelligence, and cutting-edge technology, we help organisations create safer, smarter, and more resilient environments.

We drive good growth, good jobs and opportunity across the UK. We support businesses to invest, innovate, export and grow, powered by science and technology.

The Development Bank of Wales provides loans, equity investment and business finance to support Welsh businesses at every stage of their growth journey.

Business Development Manager with Drone Evolution, having spent 25 years in the RAF flying Tornados and introducing the Reaper into service. Several tours in MOD and then 12 years with industry specialising in multiple long-range ISR systems and data exploitation

FSB Wales provides a strong unified voice for small businesses in Wales and across the UK, and offers its members an extensive range of essential, practical day to day support to help their businesses thrive.

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The Defence Supplier Capability Development Programme (DSCDP) is a government-funded programme designed to build capability and capacity in the UK’s defence supply chain. This exciting programme, run since 2024 and funded by the Ministry of Defence (MOD), provides growing UK businesses supplying the defence sector with up to £200,000 of bespoke business improvement support.

IFX Payments is an award-winning global provider of foreign exchange and payment solutions, helping corporates and financial institutions navigate complex cross-border payments with confidence.

Our ambition is to become EMEA’s leading service-led alternative banking partner, combining specialist expertise, technology-enabled solutions and a relationship-led approach. By bringing together innovative payment infrastructure with dedicated human expertise, we deliver a seamless client experience and value far beyond the transaction.

K Sharp aim to ensure systems designed for Defence, Security and Space are swiftly adopted by users, by making them safe, usable and with minimal training burden. We are leading experts in Human Factors and a registered consultancy with the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors.

Ledwood is an independent engineering, fabrication and construction company with more than 40 years’ experience delivering complex, large-scale projects across highly regulated industries.

Established in 1983, Ledwood is headquartered at a 10-acre dockside facility in Pembroke Dock, South West Wales. The Pembroke Dock facility includes extensive workshops for steelwork, pipework and stainless-steel fabrication dedicated protective-coating facilities and quayside, enabling major plant, equipment and fabricated structures to be assembled, integrated and transported by sea.

Ledwood provides an integrated service encompassing design, procurement, fabrication, protective coating, construction, installation and project management. Its experience in the oil and gas, petrochemical, nuclear, power, marine and renewable-energy sectors demonstrates the engineering capability, quality assurance and project-control disciplines required to deliver complex and safety-critical work.

With its skilled workforce, extensive dockside infrastructure and proven ability to manage demanding multidisciplinary projects, Ledwood is well positioned to support defence, maritime security and national-resilience programmes, while strengthening sovereign UK manufacturing capability and supply-chain resilience.

Llanelec Precision Engineering provides high-precision CNC machining and engineering services for customers operating in demanding sectors such as aerospace, defence, automotive and industrial manufacturing.

Our business is about people. Facilitating the right partnerships through our understanding of commerce, employers and the breadth of Defence personnel opportunities across the MOD.

The Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, launched in 2014, recognises commitment and support from UK employers towards Defence.

The scheme includes Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards for organisations demonstrating varying levels of support and alignment of their values with the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant.

By identifying matches between an organisation’s brand values and Defence activities we are able to identify and broker mutually beneficial associations. Often engaging corporate social responsibility ambitions and bringing them to life with compelling, innovative and credible solutions.

NatWest Cymru Regional Board Engagement Manager. Supporting external activity of the bank which includes Sponsorships, Events, Internal and External relationship management.

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OcuSight is a UK-based innovator dedicated to advancing passive surveillance, and motion control technologies. We design, deliver and support products that combine state-of-the-art image processing, advanced AI algorithms, and precision engineering to provide unmatched situational awareness. Our mission is to empower defence, security, and critical infrastructure sectors with reliable, high-performance solutions that enhance safety and operational efficiency in the harshest of environments.

Orbis Exchange Group is a London- and Dubai-based foreign exchange specialist helping businesses streamline international payments, manage currency risk, and access trade finance. With dedicated account managers, an online platform, and bank-beating rates across 130+ currencies, Orbis delivers tailored FX and treasury solutions for SMEs and corporates trading globally.

Packstat develops specialist packaging and logistics solutions, helping organisations protect, transport and manage valuable equipment safely and efficiently.

Peli Products (UK) is a leading manufacturer of high-performance protective cases, portable lighting systems and rugged equipment designed for defence, emergency services and industrial applications.

Pro Steel Engineering delivers precision steel fabrication and engineering solutions for defence, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. The company combines advanced manufacturing capability with responsive project delivery, supporting complex procurement requirements through quality assurance, technical expertise, and a commitment to reliability, innovation, and long-term client partnerships.

Q5D automates wire harness manufacturing end‑to‑end. Robots and software convert designs directly into finished harnesses, routing and terminating wires on almost any 3D surface. Minimal fixturing delivers precision, flexibility and repeatability, cutting labour by 80%, shrinking factories, lowering costs and improving quality.

The RAF Careers Engagement Team Wales inspires and informs young people, educators, and communities about the careers and opportunities available within the Royal Air Force. Working across schools, colleges, universities and community organisations , the team delivers engaging presentations, careers events, leadership and personal development activities, interview skills workshops.

From the seabed to cyberspace, the Royal Navy is advancing toward full war-fighting readiness. We’re stepping up to secure the nation and protect global peace in an increasingly contested world.
Our people, our fleet, and our organisation are decisively responding to an unpredictable landscape and hybrid threats. As one integrated force, we’re working together to strengthen national security.

SNC Mission Systems develops advanced mission systems, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, supporting defence and security customers with innovative technologies and integrated solutions.

Solis Design is an engineering design consultancy specialising in product development, CAD design, simulation and manufacturing support for innovative engineering projects.

Specialist Security Co Ltd provides professional security services, consultancy and risk management solutions for organisations operating across commercial, public sector and critical infrastructure environments.

Founded in 1989 as a spin-out from BAE Systems’ Advanced Technology Centre, Spectrum Technologies designs and manufactures advanced wire and cable processing systems and technology solutions, supporting customers across aerospace, defence, medical, automotive, rail and other critical industries.

Sutro Group provides specialist engineering, manufacturing and technical services, supporting customers with innovative solutions across defence, infrastructure and advanced industrial sectors.

Syensqo is a top tier supplier of composite materials to the aerospace market and drives automotive production with innovative manufacturing technologies.

TEKEVER is a leading pan-European technology company driving innovation in Defence & Security through AI-centric Autonomous Systems. Our vertically integrated model spans aerospace engineering, manufacturing, payloads, communications, avionics, software and data science. TEKEVER delivers end-to-end systems and services, with facilities in the UK, Portugal, France, Estonia, Ukraine and the US.

Thomas Carroll Group is an independent risk management, insurance and employee benefits consultancy, helping organisations manage risk and protect their people, assets and operations.

USW Exchange is the University of South Wales' business engagement platform, connecting organisations with academic expertise, research, innovation support and graduate talent

The Wales Innovation Network (WIN) is a collaborative initiative set up to strengthen research and innovation in Wales. WIN raises the profile of Welsh universities’ research and innovation, facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration, and makes it easier for Welsh universities to form partnerships and share infrastructure and expertise.

The Wales Office supports the Welsh Secretary and the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in promoting the best interests of Wales within a stronger United Kingdom. It ensures Welsh interests are represented at the heart of the UK government and the UK government’s responsibilities are represented in Wales.

WPA delivers a simple core service. We bring buyers and suppliers together to build, refurbish and maintain social housing and public property more efficiently and cost effectively, and to benefit the local community.

Wescom Defence delivers integrated survivability solutions for armed forces worldwide, combining signature management, pyrotechnics, detection, simulation and operational support. BCB International, part of Wescom Defence, provides proven soldier survivability, field equipment and ATMIS multispectral camouflage systems, helping personnel and platforms operate, endure and remain effective in demanding operational environments worldwide.

Winslow Adaptics designs and manufactures advanced interconnect solutions, supplying high-reliability connectors and electronic components for defence, aerospace, medical and industrial applications.

ZeroAlpha Solutions Ltd is a Cardiff, Wales-based defence technology company specialising in tactical energy, communications and autonomous systems for dismounted operations. Supporting the UK MOD, NATO and allied nations, ZeroAlpha delivers innovative, operationally proven solutions that enhance resilience, mobility and mission effectiveness at the tactical edge.

Nisien.ai is an AI-powered online safeguarding company.
Through its HERO platform, sophisticated machine learning models analyse context and intent rather than relying solely on keywords, reducing false positives and providing actionable intelligence. This enables organisations to identify coordinated attacks, track harmful narratives, detect AI-generated misinformation, and create safer online communities.