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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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ADS South West Making a Difference Awards 2026 – Nominate Today

Applications are now open for the ADS South West Annual Making a Difference Awards 2026, and we invite you to showcase your achievements. These prestigious awards celebrate individuals, teams and organisations driving progress across the aerospace, defence, security...

The countdown to Farnborough International Airshow 2026

With just over two months to go, countdown is officially underway for Farnborough International Airshow 2026 – a cornerstone event in the global aerospace and defence calendar. ADS South West is proud to be showcasing the strength, innovation and capability of the...

Bristol & Bath Cluster Meeting Round-Up

Last week marked our first cluster meeting as ADS South West, bringing 60+ members together for a productive morning of collaboration and networking. We kicked off with arrival informal networking, followed by a warm welcome from Lee Bruce, who set the scene with...

FIA Masterclass Webinar: Key Takeaways Ahead of This Year’s Show

A big thank you to everyone who joined the ADS South West team for our Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) Masterclass webinar, and especially to our speakers who shared their time, experience and honest advice on how to get the most out of this year’s Farnborough...