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WEAF signs Women in Defence Charter

WEAF signs Women in Defence Charter

WEAF, the premier supply chain organisation supporting aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing for the South West, is proud to announce its official signatory status of the Women in Defence Charter. This commitment underscores WEAF's dedication to fostering a...

Billy Cox Profile

Billy Cox Profile

The WEAF team recently welcomed Billy Cox, a University of West England student, as a Network & Data Coordinator on an internship. Billy has been an integral part of the team working on several high-impact projects over the last few months.  Billy actively engaged...

Empowering Women in the Workplace 

Empowering Women in the Workplace 

The Empowering Women in the Workplace event delivered on 1st July 2025, hosted by Boeing was very well received.   Those who attended included colleagues from primes, education, the public sector, and SMEs.   The topic was Male Allyship and Flexible Working. Boeing...

Defence Supplier Capability Development Programme

Defence Supplier Capability Development Programme

New application window opens for the Defence Supplier Capability Development Programme, a Ministry of Defence funded programme to boost productivity and competitiveness in the UK defence supply chain A new application window has opened for the Defence Supplier...

“Team UK” approach to unleash defence sector’s potential

“Team UK” approach to unleash defence sector’s potential

This news announcement is edited but can be viewed in full here: Government and business put forward “Team UK” approach to unleash defence sector's potential - GOV.UK  Recommendations from the Defence and Economic Growth Taskforce will outline key steps - including...

Empowering Voices: Male Allyship and Flexible Working

Empowering Voices: Male Allyship and Flexible Working

The successful and well-attended WEAF’s Empowering Women in the Workplace event took place at Boeing Defence UK in Bristol. In a collaborative and safe environment, attendees heard from Ian McNeil, Engineering Director at Boeing Defence UK who shared invaluable...

DSEI UK 2025: South West Open for Business in Defence  Technologies

DSEI UK 2025: South West Open for Business in Defence Technologies

WEAF will be on stand N4-314 at this year’s DSEI UK; come and join us for more on defence technologies in the South West. 10 July 2025 – WEAF, the premier supply chain organisation supporting aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing for the South West, will be...

Agratas – New Construction Stage

Agratas – New Construction Stage

Agratas Battery Manufacturing Facility Update  Agratas’ landmark project in Somerset, to build the UK’s biggest battery facility, reached a significant development milestone on 25th June with the erection of steel for the first manufacturing building.  Agratas has...

Free Somerset Business Mentoring Spaces!

Free Somerset Business Mentoring Spaces!

Are you ready to take your business to the next level?  The Somerset Business Mentoring programme from Somerset Council offers personalised guidance from industry experts for CEOs and members of the Senior Leadership Team to help you overcome challenges, seize...

Monthly Member’s Spotlight: Needles & Pins Aerospace

Monthly Member’s Spotlight: Needles & Pins Aerospace

We're delighted to announce that this month's Member spotlight goes to Needles & Pins Aerospace Needles and Pins Aerospace Ltd specialise in the design and manufacture of bespoke protective covers, acoustic insulation, and interior fabric solutions for...

Cyber Resilience: Case Studies

Cyber Resilience: Case Studies

Home | Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West  The South West Cyber Resilience Centre is a police-led, academia-supported, not-for-profit business. It exists for the sole purpose of making South West businesses, charities, and the public sector safer online.  The...