The defence sector is going through great change, especially concerning procurement and logistics. There is also increased spending on SMEs but to access contracts multi-supplier collaboration is required. Greater focus is being given to how procurement and R&D budgets are allocated and managed. This is all tied into increased government policy stipulations and guiding legislation.

Spending stipulations, policy changes, and legislative requirements means that the defence sector is one of the most heavily regulated industries within our economy, and rightly so. Our nation’s defence rests upon it. However, for a new start-up, SME or even an established company, breaking into the defence sector can be a minefield of red-tape and compliance. Even established companies within the sector are facing increasing challenges to navigate the changing landscape of defence supply and procurement. For many companies, these requirements can prove highly costly to adapt to or implement which is the biggest barrier to successfully operating in this competitive but lucrative market.

Every defence and aerospace company needs to be asking themselves these questions right now.

·         Are we compliance ready?

·         Is our I.T., data, I.P., and client information secured to MoD standards?

·         Have we addressed supply chain, manufacturing, and production localisation?

·         Are we considerate to social value?

·         Is our production and our supply chain adhering to circular economy principles?

Svalinn Protection Technologies Ltd can help you negotiate these and the many more pitfalls to enable you to formulate a successful strategy to bring your products to the defence sector. We’ve been there, we, know the policy and the legislation. We know how to interpret the various stipulations and policies to recognise how they will affect your business. More importantly, we can recognise how your business needs to adapt to be compliant and operate within the defence industry.

Whether you are seeking a compliant business strategy; looking for business opportunities; seeking product or service validation, traction, accreditation; or looking to make your business more adaptable to a dynamic market, Svalinn Protection Technologies Ltd can advise on policy and legislation, how this effects your business and how to adapt your process and strategy to accommodate them.