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Defence

A network of defence equipment manufacturing professionals spanning all product categories

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Our global defence network is the culmination of nearly 25 years of excellence in manufacturing recruitment, purpose-built to serve the unique and evolving needs of the defence sector.

Drawing on a rich legacy of partnering with world-class engineering and manufacturing businesses, we support organisations that produce everything from complete defence systems to precision-engineered components and specialist materials.

With deep industry insight and a proven track record, Morgan Ryder connects high-calibre talent with mission-critical roles, helping defence equipment manufacturers maintain performance, compliance, and innovation in one of the most demanding sectors in the world date quality and support business growth.

Aircraft - Rotary & Fixed Wing
Land Systems
Surface and Subsea Vessels
Firearms & Attachments
Helmets & Ballistic Armor
Pilot Flight Safety Equipment
Operator Safety Systems
Situational Awareness Systems

Mounted & Dismounted Systems
Weapon Systems
Communications
Maintenance & Repair
Precision Engineering
Fabrication & Assembly
Electronics & Optoelectronics
UXO Equipment

Building on the foundation of our dedicated Defence Recruitment Division, Morgan Ryder continues to play a critical role in strengthening the UK’s defence supply chain. Our team understands the unique demands and security standards of the defence industry and works closely with organisations across the sector to deliver strategic talent solutions aligned with national priorities.

Understanding the MOD Strategic Defence Initiative (SDI)

The Ministry of Defence’s Strategic Defence Initiative (SDI) underscores the UK Government’s commitment to strengthening sovereign capabilities, ensuring national security, and driving innovation across the defence landscape. The SDI aims to modernise the UK Armed Forces, enhance defence industrial capacity, and ensure a resilient supply chain that supports long-term strategic goals. Key pillars include investment in cutting-edge technologies, workforce development, and fostering partnerships across industry and government to secure the UK’s future defence readiness.

Introducing Make UK Defence and our "FIT FOR DEFENCE" Partnership

In 2025, Morgan Ryder were appointed “Talent Partner” to Make UK Defence, providing acomprehensive bespoke business improvement programme for organisations of all sizesand experience in the sector. A team of specialists assess your organisation’s strengths andweaknesses and develop a bespoke action plan to maximise your future growth.

We are proud to have been appointed the official talent partner to Make UK Defence, a collaboration that further demonstrates our commitment to supporting the defence sector’s workforce and skills agenda. Through this partnership, we provide strategic recruitment solutions tailored to the unique needs of defence manufacturers, helping them secure the specialist talent required to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape. This partnership reflects our shared mission: to strengthen the UK defence supply chain by building a future-ready workforce that can meet both current demands and tomorrow’s challenges.

Learn more about our partnership and its impact: Morgan Ryder appointed official talent partner to Make UK Defence

Make UK Defence specialists can help your business to:

Craft business strategies
Create impactful marketing plans
Refine your environment
Health and safety processes
Improve your bidding successes
Enhance your cyber security capability
Develop your export strategy

The Mission is Simple

To identify our members’ challenges in the domestic and global defence industry
To ensure their concerns are clearly heard by ministers and civil servants in the Ministry of Defence and across Whitehall.
To help our members make the connections they need across the supply chain by hosting regular networking events attended by dozens of companies.
To organise Meet the Buyer events where suppliers and buyers establish relevant contacts, both virtually and in-person.
To provide our members with true competitive advantage through our Fit for Defence Programme.
With the UK’s strategic defence review approaching, and generational programmes such as GCAP and AUKUS on the horizon there has never been a better time to join the Make UK Defence community.

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