DSEI London
Northern Ireland at DSEI
Twelve companies from Northern Ireland exhibited at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI), the world’s largest land, sea, air and space biennial defence and security exhibition.
The Northern Ireland stand at DSEI 2025 hosted some of the region’s leading defence, security aerospace and space companies.
Key technologies on show on the NI stand included:
- Uniforms & body armour
- Composites/plastics/advanced materials
- Precision engineering and advanced manufacturing
- Safe & secure communications and AI
- Operational tech security & connected devices
- Assembly, sub-assembly & integration
Major global defence companies Thales, Babcock, MBDA, Airbus, Boeing, Rolls Royce, Martin Baker and BAE Systems all depend on Northern Ireland's expert, dependable supply chain to provide quality high value-added products and services, cost-effectively and on time.
Our companies hold internationally recognised aerospace approvals and accreditations including AS9100, ISO9001 and NADCAP and over 70% of the UK's SC21 Supply Chain Excellence Gold awards are held by Northern Ireland companies, demonstrating world-class quality and OTD performance.
Northern Ireland is the only place in the world that offers you tariff-free market access to both Great Britain (GB) and the European Union (EU) - Sourcing goods from Northern Ireland is easy thanks to our unique market access and regulatory alignment with the EU.
Contact us to learn more about our companies’ extensive product range and their solutions for specific requirements in the security, defence, aerospace and space industry.
Companies that attended
ANGOKA is building Stellar Mesh, a secure, resilient, multi-path communication solution for space-based assets. Leveraging existing commercial constellations, Stellar Mesh provides end-to-end route optimisation with drastically enhanced security posture to deliver the Internet for Space.
Arktis was created in 1985 by a former British Royal Marine Commando, determined to improve the function and performance of the standard issue combat uniform. Arktis has developed a specialist reputation for designing and engineering some of the best quality, functional clothing and equipment out there.
CCP Gransden is a leading manufacturer of advanced composite components. Its highly capable factory produces critical parts for aerospace and defence customers, like Rolls Royce and Thales UK. With one of the UK’s most extensive in-house composite capabilities, the company maintains the highest quality standards, holding AS9100 & SC21 GOLD.
Cooneen, established in 1966, is one of the largest and most diversified garment manufacturers in Europe. It is a successful group of companies operating in a range of clothing markets globally. Cooneen specialises in excellent customer service, innovative design, and strong, stable supply chains to meet and exceed customers’ expectations.
Creative Composites uses the largest compression moulding presses in UK, advanced CNC trimming equipment, automated painting lines and dedicated assembly cells to supply complex composite components to world leading OEMs. The defence sector has been a core market for Creative Composites for over 40 years.
Denroy is a family‑owned business based in Northern Ireland, established in 1972. With over five decades of engineering expertise, it designs andmanufactures lightweight, durable, and precision‑engineered components. Renowned for innovation and advanced manufacturing capabilities, Denroysupports global aerospace, defence, and industrial markets with tailored solutions for demanding environments.
With world-class engineering, innovative design capabilities and state-of-the-art technology in house, their future-focused team designs and manufactures high integrity fabrications and sub-assemblies for clients across a diverse range of sectors.
LPE is the longest established AM / 3D Printing bureau in the UK and Ireland, offering a range of high end services in plastics, rubbers and metals. AS9100 approved, LPE offers one off prototypes up to low volume production runs of parts with full in house quality and testing facilities.
Moyola is a family owned business formed in 1976. It is an award winning company having achieved SC21 Gold 7 years, EFQM 6 stars supporting the civil and defense sectors with complex machined parts and sub assemblies. Current defence customers include primes such as BAE Systems, Thales, MBDA and Saab.
Salt Communications provides military-grade encrypted messaging, calling, and alerts for government and enterprises. Ensuring compliance and security, its flexible deployment empowers organisations to control their communications infrastructure. Trusted by global leaders, Salt enhances resilience, mitigates risks, and protects sensitive information in an evolving digital landscape.
ubloquity is a specialist digital infrastructure company focused on enabling trusted, frictionless trade across global supply chains. ubloquity delivers a Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) platform that creates digital asset identities for physical goods, empowering organisations to securely track, verify, and automate the movement of assets across borders.
Whitespace leads in creating smarter, safer AI solutions for defence and enterprises. As AI presents transformative opportunities, many struggle to harness its full potential. Whitespace bridges this gap with Collective - a secure AI-powered enterprise platform built to enhance decision-making, maximise productivity, and solve even the most complex challenges.