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WEAF IS HERE TO HELP YOUR AEROSPACE, DEFENCE OR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING BUSINESS SOAR

WEAF is a not-for-profit organisation which provides support to its members and promotes growth of the Southwest Aerospace, Defence and Advanced Manufacturing Cluster. One of the main aims of WEAF is to help companies to sustain and grow their businesses through networking opportunities (such as events) and providing industry-wide business information.

Finding new prospects, increasing orders with the existing customer base and accessing the right kind of funding and finance are key to any business’s success.

As we move to develop a more sustainable future, investment in innovative products and processes which service future markets whilst reducing carbon emissions are vital to the future of the aerospace, defence and advanced manufacturing sectors.

 

WEAF have put together information on sources of funding that are potentially available to support your business. You can navigate to this information via the menu bar at the top of the page.

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News and Posts

WEAF’s Take on DSEI 2025

Amidst the energy of the Royal Marine band, the persistent buzz of tube strikes, and a record number of attendees, this year’s Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) was a dynamic and at times challenging event. For many attendees, the central question...

High Stakes at WEAF Gala Dinner

High Stakes, High Tech: WEAF brings 007-style glamour to South West manufacturing community  On 27th November, WEAF stages a casino-inspired Gala Dinner at the Winter Gardens, Weston-super-Mare – where the sea meets the Secret Service. Combining the allure of a James...

Network Portal is Live!

Your central hub for connecting, showcasing your capabilities, and collaborating with businesses across the aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and defence community in the South West is here. The new portal has been created based on your feedback. Furthermore, those...