Defence engineering solutions
AEC has been a first-class manufacturer of high-precision components for UK and overseas defence programmes for over 30 years.
We are an exceptional defence engineering company that’s committed to meeting every one of your specifications and performance requirements.
Please get in touch to discuss your specific subcontract manufacturing needs and how we can meet them.

Over 30 years of precision engineering for the defence sector.
We operate to the AS9100 quality standard for the defence industry
One-off prototypes, to low-volume parts, to large batches covered
Our defence engineering services
// Machining components
Our highly skilled machinists are experts at producing components that can withstand the severest of terrains and applications, as well as meet full traceability requirements.
// Assembly
Outsourcing assembly to our experienced engineers can make it easier for you to manage project timelines, reduce costs and ensure issues are identified and resolved quickly.
// Inspection
Our skilled team of inspectors and cutting-edge technology mean we’re fully equipped to inspect everything from a complex prototype to large batches of a new component.
Why choose AEC as your defence engineering company?
// Quality you can trust
We are proud to be accredited to AS9100, the quality management system standard for companies which design or manufacture defence, aviation or space products.
// A wealth of experience
We have an outstanding team of designers, engineers and machine operators who are highly experienced at producing high-precision defence components from a wide range of materials.
// Repeat defence customers
We’re proud to have loyal customers who come back to us again and again for our exceptional machined components and products for our defence customers.
// Expectations exceeded
We’re totally committed to providing a superior customer service, listening to the needs of our clients, exceeding expectations and maintaining long-standing relationships.
// Improving all the time
From developing the skills of our engineering team to buying the latest machinery, we constantly invest in ourselves to keep improving our offer to defence industry clients.