Aerospace & Defence Manufacturing

Manufacturing in aerospace and defence demands precision engineering, cutting-edge materials, and rigorous quality control. Manufacturing Outlook highlights companies driving innovation in advanced manufacturing, additive technologies, and supply chain resilience to meet the demands of this high-performance sector.

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Aerospace & Defence Manufacturing Corporate Stories

Rheinmetall UK : Readiness Through Sovereign Capability

As the UK’s defence manufacturing sector continues to undergo a period of major industrial expansion, we catch up with Rebecca Richards, Managing Director of Rheinmetall UK, who outlines the company’s role as a central delivery partner in the country’s defence strategy.

Rolls-Royce Begins Major UK Manufacturing Expansion to Support UK and Australia Defence Projects

Rolls-Royce has reached a major milestone in the expansion of its Raynesway manufacturing site in Derby, beginning construction on a new production facility that will more than double manufacturing capacity to support UK and Australian submarine programmes while creating more than 1,100 skilled jobs.

Lockheed Martin : Greater Readiness

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics delivers innovative solutions to support ever-evolving mission needs. We speak to Vice President of International Business Development, Stephen Sheehy, about an exciting wave of next-generation innovation.

Forterra : Fortifying the Future Frontiers of Defense

We dive into Forterra’s innovative spirit with insights from its executive team, exploring how the company’s mission-driven ethos is transforming the battlefield into a realm where technology meets tenacity.

TURBOCAM : A Strategic Shift from Wheels to Wings

For TURBOCAM, shifting focus from the automotive to the aerospace industry is opening the door to innovative possibilities, propelling the company towards a future where groundbreaking technology takes flight. Michael Noronha, President, tells us more.

Boeing Bolsters Army Readiness

Boeing is strengthening the US Army's Agile Sustainment through digital maintenance, resilient logistics, and integrated support services, helping improve readiness, reduce downtime, and sustain operational tempo in contested environments.

Rolls-Royce Invest £19.3m in Rotherham UK Facility to Boost Turbine Blade Production

A £2m grant from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has helped unlock a £19.3m investment by Rolls‑Royce to expand advanced manufacturing capability at its turbine blade facility in Rotherham.

GEDIA Automotive Group : Next-Generation Engineering

GEDIA Automotive Group is ready for a mobile future. Michael Lehmann, CEO responsible for the North American business, and Markus Engelbertz, Chief Sales Officer, Board Member of the GEDIA Group, and globally responsible for sales, hop in the driver's seat and take us for a journey.

Lockheed Martin : Securing the Skies

Robert Powell, Vice President of Global Production Operations at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, outlines the company’s latest fighter jet developments – particularly the F-35 Lightning II program

Hong Kong Aero Engine Services Limited

Providing world-class aero engine and component repair services to some of the most respected airlines, Hong Kong Aero Engine Services Limited is a global name in engineering. George Edmunds, CEO, tells us more about the company.

Artemis II : A Giant Leap for Lunar Ambitions

As humanity sets its sights on the moon once more, NASA launched a bold quest to establish a lasting presence beyond our planet, paving the way for future exploration and discovery. We delve into the manufacturing processes behind the Artemis II mission.

ADS Group : Spotlight

We reconnect with Ash Gasson, Director of Membership at ADS Group, as he shares his perspectives on the changes that have occurred in the past year and the significant growth of the trade association.