We are delighted to announce that Airframe Designs has officially joined the North West Regional Defence and Security Cluster (NWRDSC). This strategic move is in line with our commitment to advancing innovation, collaboration, and excellence within the UK’s defence and security sector.
The NWRDSC is a dynamic network of industry leaders, SMEs, academia, and government bodies, all working together to drive technological advancements and strengthen the UK’s defence capabilities. By becoming a member, Airframe Designs is positioned to contribute its expertise in aerospace engineering, structural analysis, and design certification to support the Cluster’s mission.
Our CEO, Jerrod Hartley, said: “It’s important to support and contribute to local and relevant clusters to in order to steer and influence the landscape for doing business. This new cluster, focused on Defence and Security for the NW region, is extremely relevant for SMEs who operate or are planning to operate in this important sector. The cluster will encourage collaboration, innovation, and commercialisation of new and exciting technology bring developed across the supply chain.”
Professor Andrew Schofield, Chair of the NWRDSC, added: “It is great news that Airframe Designs have joined the North West Regional Defence and Security Cluster. The recently formed cluster is one of a growing network of clusters across the UK supported by the Ministry of Defence and aims to increase investment and accelerate the commercialisation of R&D across the North West. It will also provide a unique opportunity to provide collaborative solutions that support the UK’s Defence and Security priorities.”
Our involvement with the NWRDSC will enable us to collaborate with like-minded organisations, share knowledge, and engage in initiatives that shape the future of the defence and security landscape. As a company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions, we look forward to leveraging this partnership to drive innovation and create new opportunities within the sector.
We are excited about the potential this membership brings and the chance to work alongside esteemed partners to reinforce the UK’s defence and security ecosystem.
Recent projects undertaken by the company include the integration of new systems into heavy lift drone platforms, conceptual design at a platform level for new uncrewed air-systems, test rig and tooling for electric vehicle propulsion systems and most recently the design and analysis of operator consoles for a special mission aircraft.
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