Our Member Companies

F.C. Lane Electronics Ltd is a well-established, privately owned business that has been trading for more than 53 years as a franchised assembling distributor and/or stockist for many leading connector manufacturers.  Currently these include Souriau, Positronics, Huber & Suhner, Neutrik, Polamco, ITW McMurdo, Glenair, Nicomatic, Hellermann Tyton and Weald Electronics.

Along with CECC, AS9120, BS9000, ISO and QPL approvals, Lane has a policy of stocking military and industrial circular and rectangular connectors including coaxial, MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-C-26482, Fibre, Data, High Power and D types and their accessories. 

In addition, Lane can offer a full range of Huber+Suhner Test and Measurement, microwave and RF cable assemblies, along with RFI filter connectors and fibre optic cable assemblies from Weald Electronics.  

Our sister company, Weald Electronics is our on-site, state of the art military standard electrical connector manufacturing and assembly facility.  Weald also provides a full design, development and testing capability for special requirements.  In addition, full IPC qualification adds further value-added capabilities.

Falanx Assuria Limited is a supplier of Cyber Security Managed Services and Security Design Services. Our organisation was created solely for the purpose of providing Cyber Services which are affordable, scalable, UK sovereign and delivered using award winning tools by experienced staff. Our fully managed Protective Monitoring Services remotely monitor and analyse Client IT infrastructure for signs of improper activity from our UK-based Cyber Security Operations Centre (C-SOC) providing continuous protection for both legacy and cloud computing environments from cyber threats, failure of process or technology and human error. The services are built on Protective Monitoring software developed exclusively in the UK, is trusted to operate in environments up to Top Secret and was winner of the coveted Cloud Security Solution of the Year award at the Cloud Security Awards 2014. Falanx Assuria also supply services to design and deploy Cyber Security Operations Centres to commercial and/or government customers. 

FAUN Trackway Limited has been the global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of expeditionary recoverable matting for over 70 years.

Boasting a product range so unique and versatile, our aluminium portable roadway, over the shore and aviation solutions are relied upon daily by military engineers in over 40 countries.

Designed for multi-climate operations, our renowned temporary roadways and marine access routes comprise of M150 and M30H Trackway®, preventing vehicle damage and protecting environments. 

With our innovative, in-house engineers creating world leading solutions for Airfield Damage Repair, UAV and Aircraft Landing Mats and Helicopter Landing Pads, we have a proven track record for use in the harshest environments by the world's most demanding customers.

FCO Services is a Trading Fund of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). We provide a range of bespoke services as a secure and trusted partner to the FCO, other UK Government Departments and foreign governmental bodies closely linked to the UK. Our services fall into the following market segments: secure IT, secure logistics and the provision of a secure environment.

FERRA Systems are an Australian company that specialise in the manufacture of precision defence sub systems and sub-assemblies for some of the major defence contractors across the globe, working on a range of programmes with Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Airbus and BAE Systems.

The FERRA business model and value proposition utilises its own low-cost manufacturing supply source in India, managing all complex assembly, integration and test through its main facility in Brisbane. This in turn enables FERRA to demonstrate full competitiveness in an international arena, with exports currently amounting to over 85% of our existing business, principally within the US and Europe.

Filtronic Broadband Ltd is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of rf, microwave and millimetrewave electronic components for telecommunications and defence/aerospace markets. Specialising in high-frequency filters, amplifiers and tranceivers up to 110GHz, Filtronic Broadband Ltd also offers contract manufacturing and 'chip&wire' packaging services from its class-leading facility based in Sedgefield, County Durham.

AeroGlow delivers capability driven survivability solutions to Defence and Civilian sectors, under the philosophy to: "Avoid, Survive and Understand" vehicle accidents and blast events. The Attitude Warning System mitigates against vehicle roll-overs and HeatShot windscreen and washer jet frost removal system assists in avoiding vehicle accident. To survive blast incidents and vehicle rollover (including water), nearly 3,000 of the AeroGlow Hatch Lighting and Vehicle Orientation System (HaLO) are in use with both the UK MOD and US SOCOM providing emergency egress lighting and saving lives in both protected mobility and AFV platforms. The AeroGlow Blast Event Recorder allows understanding of vehicle condition and potential casualties following a blast event. AeroGlow provides design and supply of visual safety systems and related services for Defence projects. AeroGlow can provide SME assistance for escape lighting design. AeroGlow offers design and supply of visual safety systems and related services for Defence projects including rollover/blast activated lighting for armoured vehicles. AeroGlow is the SME for underwater escape lighting design.

First Response (Europe) Limited is a London based digital forensics, incident response and cybercrime training company, offering tailored services from the acquisition, analysis and presentation of electronic data involved in computer and IT investigations through to litigation support. First Response specilaise in systems breach and server compromise investigations and remediation from small company networks to large enterprise environments.

Other specialist services include malware reverse engineering, cyber security and Forensic Readiness Planning and establishing a cyber Incident Response team.

First Response have also written and delivered cybercrime investigation and computer forensic training for law enforcement and corporates internationally.

Fischer Connectors design and manufacture high-performance connectors and cable assembly solutions. Known for their reliability and precision in the most demanding environments, our products are used in Defence & Security operations globally.

Fischer Connectors are proven in Dismounted Soldier, Command & Control, and Unmanned and Surveillance applications. Our vast range of electrical and optical Connector solutions are engineered for the extreme:

• Human Factor engineered
• Rugged, lightweight and compact connectors
• Sealed and hermetic connectors (up to IP68, mated and unmated)
• Easy blind mating, even with gloves
• Extreme temperature resistance
• EMI shielded connectors for reliable data transmission
• Designed for durability and stealth

Flann Microwave is a market-leading designer and manufacturer of waveguide/microwave antennas, precision waveguide components and test and measurement products operating from Megahertz to Terahertz.

FlareBright is a UK OEM of micro-drones with specialist expertise in our software, control systems and electronics.  Our key product, SnapShot, is an all-weather instant image capture drone used by defence, the emergency services and for industrial uses.  

FlareBright's mission is to become a leading supplier and innovator of autonomous flight systems. Using SnapShot as our proving technology, we will build robust tech, engineering and manufacturing know-how that creates products and services to supply the world's growing aerospace autonomy sector.

FlareBright is actively looking for collaborators to develop their technology further and apply for joint grant funding proposals.

Provision of EO/IR imaging systems of all types including airborne, maritime, land-based, vehicle, and handheld applications to >80 countries globally.

Provision of nano UAVs.

Provision of CBRN monitoring equipment

Production and Maintenance ( overhaul, repair, modification or defect rectification) of Non-Structural Aircraft Cabin Interiors, principally including- Plastic Mouldings and Assemblies, Non Structural Component Assemblies, Privacy Door Locks and Latches, Seat Covers and Cushions and Seat Refurbishments. Everything produced to EASA/CAA Approved design data, using materials conforming to EASA Requirements; pertinent to the EASA Part 21 and Part 145 Approvals held.

Having earned a reputation over 45 years for high performance and reliability, Worcester and Serck Audco ball valves and Norbro actuators are installed on all UK submarines and surface ships as well as other navies throughout the world.

Fluorocarbon, 50 years of Global Solutions.

Founded in 1962, Fluorocarbon is a global expert in high-performance plastics and their application in sensitive and extreme environments. This may include environments with high pressure/load, high/low temperatures, highly corrosive, high abrasion and wear, electrical insulation and much more.

We specialise in the design and manufacture of many complex machined components, Bridge Bearings, Wear Strips, Sealing Solutions, Slide Bearings, Fuel & Generator Hose, Subsea Bearings, Skidway Systems, Industrial Bakeware Systems and High-Performance Coatings.

Our expansive and certified solutions, fuelled by our range of Fluorinoid® and F-LON® high, often enable us to act as an extended R&D Team, working on sponsored projects for our market leading customers in variety of industries such as Rolls Royce, Total, Siemens, Schlumberger, BAE, Airbus, Caterpillar, Alstom and UTC.

FNH UK Ltd (Manroy Engineering) has approximately 75 employees and is on 2 sites in the south of England in Kent and East Sussex.

FNH UK Ltd manufacture the .50 M2 HMG QCB, GPMG, 5.56 Rifles, Weapon Mounts, Turrets. FNH UK Ltd has extensive manufacturing capability including, CNC, Paint booths, chrome finishing, phosphating. Additionally FNH UK Ltd has a full design capability in house, along with a product and customer support team for all products in-service.

FNH UK Ltd is sole supplier to the UK MOD for the 12.7 HMG QCB, providing weapon and full support srevices. FNH UK Ltd has extensive export customers, for all products.

Force Development Services (FDS) Limited is a leading UK SME and specialist manufacturer of Deployable, Lightweight, Modular Armour solutions for Ballistic and Blast Protection, and for manufacturing of Specialist Laddering and Entry Systems to enable rapid extraction, intervention and protection of Military, Security and Civilian personnel and are used by Defence and Law Enforcement agencies worldwide. FDS also provides conversion services for land vehicles and platforms required for specialist operations. FDS Capabilities also include training services for civil aerospace operations and training & simulator hardware systems and equipment for the defence and civil sectors.

Formaplex engineers are experts in providing lightweight polymer and composite solutions to aerospace and defence supported by fully equipped end to end manufacturing facilities.