Defence and security consulting services

In today’s evolving defence and security ecosystem, the scale of threats and opportunities – from the climate emergency to the role of the space domain – demand more than conventional approaches.

Our experts in the UK, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands bring together governments, armed forces, and industry to build resilience and strengthen national security.

A collective response will close the gaps exploited by adversaries, unlock mutual benefits, and create a safe, secure, and sustainable future for all. How will your organisation drive innovation across the defence ecosystem?

Featured insight

Cooperation without fragmentation: How can Europe govern space as critical national infrastructure?

Europe and its allies have the talent, capital, and industrial strength to meet their space ambitions.

Spotlight

Women in Defence UK

For over a decade, PA have played a supporting role in the development and growth of Women in Defence UK. From hosting briefings to sponsoring the annual awards, PA have helped celebrate and recognise the achievements of the men, women and teams working in the defence of our nation.

Insight

15 minutes with: Alison Grey

Alison develops and advises on space-based systems including satellite communications and alternative position, navigation, and timing solutions.

Sub-sectors

Keep societies safe, secure, and sustainable.

Boost performance, reinvent workforces, and build the next generation of defence technologies.

Transform people’s everyday lives through innovation in the space domain.

Deliver critical programmes that strengthen national security and public safety.

Views from our defence and security experts

We need government and industry to work together in a more balanced partnership focused on solving problems. While change in the system has begun, it needs to gain momentum.”

Peter Lovell Defence and security

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Space should, and can, be for everyone. By placing the UK public at the forefront and fostering collaboration among academia, industry, and government, we can reignite passion, ambition, and investment to positively impact the economy and society. ”

Duhita Govindji Space and operating model

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Defence and industry need to do more to understand where they add value, as well as identifying areas where a collaborative enterprise approach is the only answer to delivering improved output.”

Jeremy Berwick Defence and security

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We all know defence procurement needs to be quicker and more agile. But how? The ‘Enterprise Integrator’ could have the answer by driving a shared purpose, a broader ecosystem of suppliers, and streamlining processes.”

Elaine Whyte Defence and security

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In the security space, so much happens behind closed doors – and this has unavoidably led to a disconnect between those on either side. Herein lies the real challenge for the decision-makers – opening the doors wide enough to let people in and give them autonomy without compromising protection.”

Guy Neale Defence and security

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