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Strategic Vision

WEAF’s Vision and Purpose

What we do

We promote Aerospace & Advanced Engineering within the South West region of the UK, focussing our activities towards the SME’s supported by the larger regional Primes.

Why we do it

WEAF is focused on developing and sustaining  the most important aerospace and advanced engineering region in the UK. Encouraging our members to thrive, innovate and grow. To empower individuals and help to inspire the next generation.

How we do it

We enable our members to connect, share, solve problems and create opportunities together. Signposting them to access the tools needed to help enhance competitiveness. We support innovation through cluster networking, funding and collaboration. Provide a range of network/clustered based events to stimulate growth and enable B2B communications. We act as the voice of regional SME’s into Regional/National/International stakeholders.

Resources

News and Posts

Spring in the Defence Step

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...

Government Maintains Commitment to Growth

The UK government's commitment to growth is gaining momentum, particularly in the defence sector and through support to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).  In a significant announcement in February, the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, revealed plans to increase...

Vertical Aerospace announces FY24 earnings

Vertical Aerospace announces FY24 earnings  On 11th March, Vertical Aerospace provided the market with its FY2024 earnings and highlighted the eVTOL manufacturer’s progress and future for the VX4 platform, commenting on its winged-tiltrotor design as a key advantage. ...