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13Fields works with partners and customers to delivery consultancy, services and solutions using Splunk. We are business-outcome-oriented, focussing on rapid return on investment. We use automation as much as is appropriate to accelerate delivery and improve RoI. We work primarily in IT security, but also in IT Ops and BI/MI. We can do everything from design through implementation to ongoing support and maintenance; we play well with others though too. Our specialities include architecture, soution design, splunk, ES Enterprise Security, UBA User Behaviour Analytics, SOAR Orchestration and Automation with Phantom, ITSI IT Service Intelligence.

The AACE group is an agile and trusted technical services solutions provider with a strong heritage in the Aviation sector. We specialise in delivering airworthiness system safety engineering, logistics and operational support assurance to both the public and private sectors. Our company has a huge breadth and depth of expertise in dealing with the UK MOD.  We are based in Bristol, close to the DE&S HQ at Abbey Wood, and have an excellent reputation within that organisation. Through our 40 employees and network of associates we are able to place technical and programme expertise quickly into roles and tasks to add specific capacity or capability. Please find more details at our website http://www.aace.co.uk/ 

Capabilities include: Integrated Logistic Support, Safety, Airworthiness, Compliance, Certification, Quality Management Systems, Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Accreditation, Training, Human Factors and Error Management, Technical Publications, Technical Documentation, Safety Cases, Hazard Logs, Business Resiliance, IT service provider.Cyber Essentials Plus, General Data Protection Regulation, Programme MAnaggement, Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain, Goal Structuring Notation, Safety MAnagement, Defence Standard Approach for Training, Quality Assurance.

The origins of ABP go back to 1966 when we were primarily a contractor to the UK Ministry of Defence. Since then, ABP has grown considerably and established a strong international reputation as innovators in product design, manufacturing and engineering. Initially, we were known as AB Precision (Poole) Ltd – which is still our registered trading name – but we prefer it if you call us ABP.

Today, our teams work around the world to deliver expertise in special purpose Automation, postal mechanisation, explosive ordnance disposal, specialist military products, product design, value engineering and general handling systems.

What makes us special?

• Our combined in-house expertise in Automation, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Handling, Special Products and Spares Supply and Defence Equipment Support provides an unrivalled one-stop engineering solution our customers can depend on
• Our project management experience enables us to deliver consistently exceptional results for customers of every size
• We have developed a class leading product range; our expertise in Explosive Ordnance Disposal and military equipment sets the standard by which others are judged
• The unique structure in place at ABP with its opportunities for team cross-collaboration enables us to guarantee our customers that we will deliver – on time, every time
• Quality is at the heart of every customer solution we undertake. We design and manufacture a range of products to ISO 9001
• The ABP blend of experience, expertise and resources enables us to tailor solutions to the precise needs of our customers
• We run extensive customer support programmes, collaborating with your team to ensure technologies work for you as quickly as possible

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AdaCore is centered around helping developers build safe, secure and reliable software. With over twenty years of experience working with the most respected companies in the avionics, aerospace and defence industries, we build tools and provide services that ease the complex and often difficult process of developing high-integrity software.

Aeronautical & General Instruments Limited (AGI) is an established British company, which manufactures a wide range of instruments and systems for the defence and civil markets worldwide. Over the years since its foundation in 1915, AGI has built up a reputation for high quality, well-engineered products that employ electronic, electromechanical and optical technologies. Innovative solutions to technically demanding problems are often an integral feature of the company’s designs.

AGI products are in use in over 50 countries worldwide, often destined for continuous and critical use in harsh environments such as at sea, in the battlefield or at busy airport runways, where reliable operation is essential. Products which have been designed for low maintenance, high reliability and high availability in service, resulting in low cost of ownership to the customer.

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018, it generated revenues of €64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. 

Airbus is part of the fabric of the UK. Our 13,500-strong UK workforce designs and builds wings for its commercial aircraft family, is Britain’s largest space company, a world-leader in cyber security, and the biggest supplier of large aircraft to the RAF, through the A400M Atlas and the A330MRTT Voyager. As Britain’s civil helicopter hub, Airbus represents around 50% of the UK’s civil helicopter fleet and is a key supplier to the Ministry of Defence. Airbus has trained more than 1,000 apprentices over the last ten years and has collaborations with more than 20 universities, spending £350 million in UK Research & Development.

Aish Technologies Limited is a systems design and manufacturing company that specialises in the protection of electronic equipment for use in harsh environments. The company is based in Poole, Dorset, in a purpose-built facility that allows the company’s full range of manufacturing techniques to be carried out on one site.

The company is part of the AGI Holding Group which includes Aeronautical & General Instruments Limited (AGI) also based in Poole, Hoffman Engineering based in Stamford, Connecticut, USA and Aircraft Appliances and Equipment Limited (AAE) based in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.

Aish Technologies Limited is renowned for the development and manufacture of innovative, purpose built, rugged Multi-Function Consoles, Cabinets, Electronic Racks and Enclosures, Flat Panel Displays and Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) Systems.

Aish supplies and continues to support hardware in use on the UK Royal Navy’s Astute, Vanguard and Trafalgar Class Submarines, US Submarine programmes and UK surface ships such as the Type 45 Destroyers, Type 26 Frigates and Tide Class RFA ships.

AKKA is a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with activities spanning the defence, aerospace, automotive and rail sectors. Working with OEMs and Tier one suppliers, we provide unrivalled support on a local and transnational basis.

With more than 21,000 permanent employees working from 24 countries, we are the leading engineering consultancy in our sector.

ALDSU Consultancy Limited (ACL) is a macro Small Medium Enterprise (SME) focusing on the delivery of consulting services and tailored learning solutions to develop and enhance military operational readiness. Combining creative training opportunities with Live Virtual and Constructive (LVC) simulation capabilities ALDSU offers realistic, flexible and cost effective training opportunities to learn and develop.  Services include:

a. Delivery of Virtual & Constructive Simulations, Simulation Integration & Development;

b. Virtual Exercise Training, Management & Support (HICON, LOCON, War Gaming, Mentorship);

c. OPFOR Expertise and Exercise Design Support;

d. JISR/ISR & Intelligence Exercise Design & Support:

e. Simulation Terrain Database Generation & Management;

f. Simulation Terrain Development (on-site) Training using Terra Tools;

g. Exercise Scenario, Incident Generation & MEL/MIL Scripting.

Established in 2015 in the UK, ALDSU has a global perspective. Through the knowledge, global reach and capability of its collaborative associations, coupled with core technical and programme management expertise, ALDSU is able to identify and deliver the right solution for every unique requirement.

Alford Technologies is an award-winning UK based company that specialises in developing highly innovative explosive tools to support Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Breaching/Explosive Method of Entry (EMoE) and Explosive Engineering communities.  Alford products are used by militaries, police, law enforcement and commercial companies from across the globe.  

Founded in 1985 by Dr. Sidney Alford the company has built a formidable reputation as one of the world's leading innovators of explosive tools.  The company is the market leader within the areas of EOD, IEDD and CMD, and Alford have twice been awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise & Innovation.  

Alford products have been engineered for precision and accuracy, offering the best performance in comparison tests.  Products are user-filled, and can be filled and deployed very quickly.  The wide product range offers a tool to satisfy the majority of explosive engineering tasks.  

Product areas covered include: 

• Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD)/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
• Breaching/Explosive Method of Entry (EMoE)
• Conventional Munitions Disposal (CMD)
• Demolition

Allen-Vanguard are globally renowned providers of Electronic Countermeasures to government and security forces around the world.  Their range of operationally proven products provide a capability that can be applied to the whole continuum of operations and scenarios which may encounter Radio Controlled IEDs and/or drones (UAS). 

The vehicle countermeasure systems are fielded extensively with leading NGOs, OGDs and Peace Keeping organizations as well as with numerous Private Security Companies.  Allen-Vanguard’s core technology is at the heart of the US SYMPHONY program, the only system authorized by the US for provision to coalition forces.  The manportable systems provide a powerful capability that can be used in the full range of dismounted scenarios and can also be used as a substitute vehicle capability.

In addition to the vehicle and manportable systems Allen-Vanguard offers full training and support packages that can provide users with a truly turnkey capability solution to the threat.

Altran ranks as the undisputed global leader in Engineering and R&D services (ER&D). The company offers clients an unmatched value proposition to address their transformation and innovation needs. Altran works alongside its clients, from initial concept through industrialisation, to invent the products and services of tomorrow. For over 35 years, the company has provided expertise in Automotive, Aeronautics, Space, Defence & Naval, Rail, Infrastructure & Transportation, Energy, Industrial & Consumer, Life Sciences, Communications, Semiconductor & Electronics, Software & Internet and Finance & Public Sector. The Aricent acquisition extends this leadership to semiconductor, digital experience and design innovation. Altran generated revenues of €2.9 billion in 2018, with some 47,000 employees in more than 30 countries.

Amfax has over thirty years’ experience in providing engineering design and manufacturing solutions to the aerospace and defence industries. Specialising in software, electronic and electro-mechanical design. Our core capabilities cover everything from project management, consultation, design, manufacturing, testing, documentation to training and long term system support.

Amfax has built on its strong partnership with National Instruments (Platinum Partner) to become a world class test system solutions provider, delivering high quality, high performance and cost effective automated test equipment (ATE).

We have also developed our own PCB and PCBA ground breaking measuring solution for safety/mission critical applications – Amfax a3Di.

Capabilities: ISO9001, AS9100, Automated Test Equipment (ATE), PCB/PCBA Measuring System, Engineering  Consultation, Design and Manufacture, Avionic Equipment, Electro-Mechanical Equipment,  Wiring Harnesses and Cables, Build-to-Print, PCBA assembly, PDS and Through Life Support.

We are problem solvers and solution providers, designing and manufacturing engineered textile solutions for the safety and securement needs of the global aerospace and defence markets. We specialise in engineering quality and innovative products that withstand high dynamic stress loads and provide safer, more efficient airframe restraints & barrier solutions, cargo handling & movement systems and RPG protection for armoured vehicles. We work collaboratively with our customers to produce the best results and offer support services, including aftermarket spares, AOG and MRO.

AmSafe Bridport is focused and committed to providing quality products and timely, cost-effective solutions to customers worldwide. We have made great strides with our engineered textile solutions and we manufacture unique products including -

Cargo Product Line:

• Fire Containment and Thermal Covers
• Lightweight Pallet Nets and TSO C172 Tie Down Straps
• Helicopter Under-slung Load Equipment (HUSLE)

Airframes Product Line:

• 9 Barrier Nets and Bulk-hold Baggage Nets
• Smoke Curtains & Fire Barriers
• Escape Slide MRO and Escape Slides/Emergency Oxygen PMA Cylinders

RPG Protection Product Line:

• Tarian Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) Armour System

Anglo has an unrivaled reputation for composite engineering excellence and the provision of innovative solutions across a wide spectrum of the worlds major markets: these include Defence, automotive, machine tools, aerospace and healthcare.
Anglo Krempel has a particular capability in the manufacture of composite radomes and antenna shrouds/covers.

APSYS (Airbus Group Subsidiary) is a company headquartered in (Paris) and having operations globally. APSYS is an engineering services company of 350 engineers in the fields of Risk Management.
APSYS support the Certification strategy of major Global Aerospace and Defense players. Our activities pertains to:
- Systems safety and certification
- Process Assurance (DO178C and DO254)
- RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability)
- ILS (obsolescence management, definition of the maintenance plan)
- SMS (Safety Management System)

APSYS has a proven return on experience in providing added value through consulting (firm and fix price) to support:
• Aircraft (Rotary and fixed wings) Manufacturers
• Systems / Equipment suppliers to support complex and next generation (or advanced) systems development (including IMA).
• Civil (FAA / EASA) and Military environment
• The complete robustness of the supply chain (Suppliers monitoring / approval and key critical aspects of the FMEA / P-FMEA on the FAL).

Apto Solutions Limited is an ISO 27000 certified niche technical consulting business with particular interest in secure cloud delivered services.