Useful Links and Contacts

Defence and Security Accelerator

Share your ideas via the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) ideas marketplace.opens community.dasa.service.mod.uk in a new tab

MOD Procurement

Ministry of Defence’s Industry Collaboration and Strategic Supplier Engagement team work closely with industry to ensure the delivery of a resilient, sustainable, innovative and capable supply chain for defence. Our aim is to help SMEs and new and non-traditional businesses to access defence procurement opportunities.

Learn more: Procurement at MOD – Ministry of Defence – GOV.UKopens www.gov.uk in a new tab

Follow us on LinkedIn: Defence Procurement

Contact us: defcomrclSSM-Suppliers@mod.gov.uk

Export Control Joint Unit

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) administers the UK’s system of export controls and licensing for military and dual-use items.

Website: Export Control Joint Unit – GOV.UKopens www.gov.uk in a new tab

ECJU Help Line: 020 7215 4594

Email: exportcontrol.help@businessandtrade.gov.uk

UKDSE's Events and Exhibition Support

See UKDSE's full events and exhibition programmeopens www.gov.uk in a new tab.

The ‘SubClub’ - UKDSE Industry Networking Forum

The UKDSE Subclub is an inclusive networking group with the aim of furthering UK defence and security exports through a collective approach. It exists to support UK companies with capabilities, equipment and services in the Submarine/Underwater Battlespace domain engaged in, or intending to, export.

For further information, email the SubClub team.

UK Export Finance

UK Export Finance (UKEF’s) products cover guarantees to help you access bonds and working capital, insurance to ensure you get paid and attractive financing for buyers. In 2023/24 UKEF provided £8.8bn in support of UK exports to over 50 countries, sustaining 41,000 jobs at 650 exporters.

Contact UKEFopens eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com in a new tab.

International Trade Advisors

DBT’s International Trade Advisers provide 1-2-1 expert advice for “high export potential” UK companies to develop strategic international action plans, to tailor advice on trade strategies, to research new export markets, and, to overcome cultural challenges, all of which drive export growth and prosperity across the UK.

To find your local ITA, contact: coidefenceandsecurity@businessandtrade.gov.uk