Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty gave an incredible 70 years of service, not only to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth but to the world. She will be remembered fondly as a monarch unlike any other in our history.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the members of the Royal Family at this difficult time.
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Joint Statement on the Defence Investment Plan and defence spending by SMI, Make UK Defence, techUK, ADS, and TheCityUK
SMI joins leading defence trade bodies calling on Government to back UK defence with meaningful investment ahead of the NATO Summit.
Defence Investment Plan: SMI Statement
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Join us for our Defence Attaché Lunch on 7 July – a valuable opportunity to engage directly with the international defence network based in London.SMM 2026 (Shipbuilding, Machinery and Marine Technology trade fair)
When it comes to meeting up with all the leading protagonists of the global maritime industry, there’s no place like SMM, one of the leading international maritime trade fairs.Sea Asia 2027
SMI will once again organise the UK Group Pavilion at Sea Asia in its role as the official Country Pavilion organiser.NorShipping 2027
SMI will once again organise the UK Group Pavilion at Nor-Shipping. The event will return, bigger and bolder in 2027.DSEI 2027
SMI will be organising and managing a POD Showcase Stand at DSEI 2027 within the Naval Zone.Kormarine 2027
Join SMI in the UK Pavilion at Kormarine a leading international marine exhibition held biennially in Busan, South Korea. Kormarine highlights cutting-edge advancements in shipbuilding, maritime...Member Zone
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