100 years of collective experience across UK defence and aerospace. We connect SMEs to the opportunities, procurement routes, and decision-makers that matter.
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SDO Associates is a Swindon-based consultancy helping engineering and technology SMEs identify, access, and win opportunities across the UK defence, aerospace, and space supply chain. We don't just create strategies — we make them happen.
Four focused service lines designed to move your business from capability to contract.
A thorough evaluation of your business, market positioning, and growth potential — with a clear, actionable roadmap for entering or expanding within defence markets.
Find out moreEnd-to-end business development support: prospect identification, outreach, meeting facilitation, commercial advisory, and ongoing market intelligence. 6–18 month engagements.
Find out morePre-event planning, in-event representation, live social coverage, and post-event reporting to maximise your ROI at DSEI, DVD, and other key sector events.
Find out moreAccess to 26 sector specialists across defence, aerospace, space, cybersecurity, nuclear, and advanced manufacturing — project-based or ongoing advisory support.
Find out moreA proven, phased approach — enter at any stage, build momentum through every step.
With SDO Associates' support, we have grown our pipeline eight-fold, driving a £10m increase in business valuation.
Stu and the team have been fantastic in giving us clear direction on how to adapt our business for the defence sector.
A fantastic week at DSEI 2025 with SDO Associates, full of valuable conversations, insights and new opportunities.
Measurable outcomes for engineering and technology businesses across the UK defence supply chain.