Westwire Expands UK Defence Manufacturing Footprint with New Swindon…

Sarah J · 2026-02-10T16:43:24.000Z

UK-based defence supplier Westwire Harnessing has expanded its manufacturing operations with the opening of a new facility in Swindon, significantly boosting production capacity for defence-grade electrical wiring and electronic systems used in military aircraft, drones, land platforms and critical infrastructure. The move doubles the company’s UK floor space from about 10,000 sq ft to more than 21,000 sq ft and is expected to triple its domestic defence output, underlining wider efforts to build resilient defence industrial ecosystems in Europe. The expansion will create around 80 new skilled jobs and enhance Westwire’s ability to deliver ruggedised systems built to operate in harsh environments, a critical requirement for modern defence applications. Managing Director Andy Russell highlighted the Swindon facility as a major milestone in strengthening capacity and supporting the UK and allied defence supply bases. Westwire’s investment reflects broader trends across Europe in fortifying sovereign manufacturing capabilities and supply-chain resilience in defence. The UK continues to attract both domestic and international defence firms expanding production, driven by strong demand for high-reliability components and growing alignment with European defence initiatives. Strengthening local aerospace and defence manufacturing complements wider European strategies to reduce dependency on non-local sources, foster innovation and maintain strategic technological leadership. Swindon has emerged as a hub for defence activity, with multiple advanced manufacturing facilities setting up in the region, including drone production sites and systems integrators. This clustering of industrial capabilities not only supports the UK’s defence needs but also enhances collaboration opportunities with European partners and allied suppliers.

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