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WEAF IS HERE TO HELP YOUR AEROSPACE, DEFENCE OR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING BUSINESS SOAR

WEAF is a not-for-profit organisation which provides support to its members and promotes growth of the Southwest Aerospace, Defence and Advanced Manufacturing Cluster. One of the main aims of WEAF is to help companies to sustain and grow their businesses through networking opportunities (such as events) and providing industry-wide business information.

Finding new prospects, increasing orders with the existing customer base and accessing the right kind of funding and finance are key to any business’s success.

As we move to develop a more sustainable future, investment in innovative products and processes which service future markets whilst reducing carbon emissions are vital to the future of the aerospace, defence and advanced manufacturing sectors.

 

WEAF have put together information on sources of funding that are potentially available to support your business. You can navigate to this information via the menu bar at the top of the page.

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Farnborough Air Show 2024 – Day 3 Round Up

Another successful day for the WEAF team and exhibitors on day three of the Farnborough International Air Show! WEAF continues to grow its relationship with new members Boeing UK Defence by supporting introductory meetings with the Boeing UK Defence supply chain,...

Farnborough Air Show 2024 – Day 2 Round Up

Tuesday was another bustling and successful day for the WEAF Team and exhibitors, highlighting the strength of the South West's network and supply chain. The team was supported by the expertise of supply chain specialists Phil Curnock and Ian Davies. From the opening...

Farnborough Air Show 2024 – Day 1 Round Up

It was great to finally be back at the Farnborough Air Show again! The WEAF stand and exhibitor's pods looked great, doing a brilliant job of showcasing the South West's capabilities, members network & exhibitors.         The WEAF Team...