Shaping the Future of Defence at the Make UK Defence Summit 2026

Find the team in the Exhibition & Showcase Zone on stand 10.

We’re looking forward to attending the Make UK Defence Summit on 18 – 19 November, one of the UK’s key events for the defence sector.  

Taking place across two days, the Summit will bring together more than 500 professionals from across the defence industry to network, share insights and explore new business opportunities. With this year’s theme, “Shaping the future of UK defence at a pivotal global moment”, the event will provide an opportunity to hear from leading voices across government and industry and explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of UK defence.

The Make UK Defence Summit brings together delegates from across the defence supply chain, creating a space to discuss the technologies, innovations and strategies that will help to further shape the sector in the years ahead. The programme will feature keynote speakers from government and industry, alongside panel discussions and expert-led sessions covering some of the key issues facing the defence sector.

There will also be plenty of opportunities to make valuable connections, including the Meet the Buyer programme, with more than 50 buyers ready to connect with suppliers, as well as the Summit’s Exhibition and Showcase Zone. And for those looking to continue conversations after the main event, there’s also the charity dinner in the evening, offering a more relaxed setting away from the exhibition floor to spend time with fellow professionals from across the defence community, whilst also supporting a worthwhile charitable cause.

Environmental Testing for Defence Applications

If you’re attending the Defence Summit, you’ll find the Weiss Technik UK team in the Exhibition and Showcase Zone on stand 10.

We’ll be there to discuss the important role that environmental testing plays in the development and validation of defence equipment and materials. From equipment designed to operate in extreme temperatures to components that need to withstand humidity, vibration and other demanding environmental conditions, defence products need to perform reliably when it matters most.

Environmental test chambers allow manufacturers and developers to recreate these challenging conditions in a controlled laboratory environment, helping to identify potential weaknesses and verify that equipment can withstand the demands of real-world use.

This can apply across a wide range of defence applications, from protective uniforms and personnel equipment to electronics, components and avionics. By testing products against the environmental conditions they may encounter in the field, manufacturers can build greater confidence in their performance, reliability and durability.

Visit Weiss Technik UK at the Make UK Defence Summit

If you’re looking to discuss an upcoming test requirement, find out more about environmental testing or simply want to learn more about the latest developments in the industry, we’d love to meet you. If you’ve not booked your tickets yet, you can do so on the Make UK website here.

 

Where to find us:

Stand 10

British Motor Museum, Banbury Road,

Gaydon,

Lighthorne Heath,

Warwick,

CV35 0BJ

 

Contact us

If you would like to know more about this news or our environmental test chambers, please get in touch to speak to one of our professionals. Call us on 01509 631 595 or email us on enquiries.ie@weiss-technik.com.