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Farnborough Airshow 2026: What the defence industry is thinking

Farnborough 2026 reinforced that defence capability is no longer defined solely by military platforms, but by the industrial ecosystems that support them. Sovereignty, resilient supply chains, affordable mass, autonomous systems, and trusted international partnerships are rapidly becoming board-level priorities. In this ClearBorder Watching Brief, we explore the seven strategic signals shaping defence procurement and industrial policy, and what executive teams should do now to strengthen resilience, reduce dependency, and prepare for an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.
Farnborough Airshow 2026: What the defence industry is thinking
Defence

Digital alliances, and how data became the connective tissue of modern defence

Modern defence capability depends on trusted digital alliances. As data, AI, cloud platforms, and shared engineering environments become central to defence programmes, organisations must understand the digital relationships that shape capability, sovereignty, and long-term strategic resilience.
Digital alliances, and how data became the connective tissue of modern defence
Defence

De-risking defence: where diversification meets export controls

Diversification can strengthen resilience, but it also creates new regulatory and geopolitical risks. Defence organisations that understand the export control and compliance implications of every new partnership can expand with greater confidence while protecting long-term strategic capability.
De-risking defence: where diversification meets export controls

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Comprehensive support for HMRC audit

Company description/industry:

A US-owned business manufacturing sustainable motor systems in the UK

How we helped/what we did:

  • Conducted a detailed analysis of import documentation
  • Advised on preparation for audit
  • Identified compliance failures and improvements
  • Recommended customs mechanisms to reduce import charges

Results:

Reduced directors’ risks and liabilities. We supported the company’s leadership, ensuring they were well-prepared to face the audit.
Our support optimised the import process, improving efficiency and minimizing future risks. We identified customs facilitations and duty management options to deliver cost reductions on future imports.

US ITAR compliance

Company description/industry:

Aviation design consultancy

How we helped/what we did:

  • Tested and re-drafted U.S. Technical Assistance Agreement
  • Ensured coverage of controlled activities and employee nationalities
  • Delivered training and guidance on managing ITAR-controlled technical data
  • Mapped processes for intangible transfers and secure storage
  • Developed mechanism for compliant recordkeeping

Results:

Reduced risks of violation and a greater understanding of working with ITAR across the business. Included specific T&C’s within the TAA. Supported successful transactions with US customers.

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