On 26th March, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP delivered HM Government’s Spring Statement. The statement acts as an economical bellwether on performance in conjunction with forecast delivery from the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR). HM Government...
Welcome to WEAF – The West of England Aerospace Forum
The leading association for aerospace, defence and advanced manufacturing in the South West.
WEAF enables its members to become more competitive and increase their market share through Growth, Innovation & Promotion.
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Why become a WEAF member?
Being part of the WEAF Community gives you all these benefits…
For over 20 years, WEAF has been a central hub for the Aerospace, Defence and Advanced Manufacturing communities. We’ve long been a platform for sharing industry information, networking, funding, connectivity and events, driving businesses forward across the board.
If you’re involved in Aerospace, Defence or Advanced Manufacturing in any capacity – from newly qualified, to experienced – you’re very welcome to join us.

Spring in the Defence Step

Multimillion-pound investment gives rocket boost to South West space sector
Industry Minister Sarah Jones MP has announced that the South West will benefit from a multimillion-pound investment from leading German space company OHB. OHB’s initial multimillion-pound investment will create a new UK subsidiary based at Bristol and Bath Science...