Specialised Covers Supports North Defence Group’s New UGV Unveiling
Celebrating British manufacturing, engineering innovation and the strength of UK supply chains.
Specialised Covers is proud to have supported North Defence Group with the unveiling of its new Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), supplying a bespoke reveal cover and transport cover for this impressive piece of British engineering.
Our Managing Director Katie and Defence Lead Jonathan attended the opening of North Defence Group’s new factory in Elland, West Yorkshire, where the event brought together people from across the UK defence sector to celebrate innovation, engineering expertise and the future of British manufacturing.
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Supporting a new chapter in British defence innovation
A highlight of the event was the unveiling of North Defence Group’s new UGV, showcasing the innovation, agility and engineering capabilities that British businesses can bring to the defence industry.
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From initial concept through to the final reveal, the right protective cover plays an important role in presenting and safeguarding valuable equipment.
Specialised Covers was delighted to play a part in this milestone, providing a tailored reveal cover for the unveiling and a transport cover to help protect the vehicle. Our involvement demonstrates how specialist UK manufacturers can contribute practical expertise and bespoke solutions to ambitious engineering projects.
The importance of British manufacturing and SME partnerships
The event also highlighted the vital role that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play in strengthening the UK’s defence supply chain.
At Specialised Covers, we believe that a resilient UK defence sector depends on more than the technology itself. It relies on the collective expertise of British manufacturers, specialist suppliers and engineering businesses working together to deliver high-quality solutions.
As a UK manufacturer with decades of experience producing bespoke protective covers, we are proud to contribute to this wider supply chain, bringing our specialist manufacturing capabilities to projects where precision, protection and presentation matter.
Supporting British innovation means supporting the businesses behind it, ensuring that UK expertise and manufacturing capability continue to thrive.
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Building a positive working partnership
We would like to thank Oliver North and the entire North Defence Group team for their warm welcome and for inviting us to be part of such an exciting occasion.
We look forward to developing a positive working partnership and exploring how Specialised Covers can continue to support North Defence Group as its projects progress.
Congratulations to everyone at North Defence Group on the opening of its new factory and this exciting new chapter.
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