Aerospace and defence
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Ricardo provides a wealth of policy and expertise and technical knowledge for the aerospace and defence industries. We are supporting the decarbonisation of global transport and energy sectors to deliver future-forward solutions for these markets.
At the forefront of technology-driven strategies for defence and aerospace
Our technical experts have a wealth of knowledge and experience in advising clients in the aerospace and defence industry, working on the most complex projects, overcoming challenges, and delivering successful outcomes.
Ricardo supports global aerospace and transport clients with the delivery and implementation of their decarbonisation strategies. We work with businesses to mitigate risk and make the most of opportunities, delivering on projects that will help shape the industry in the future.
We deliver a wide range of engineering and manufacturing solutions for the aerospace and defence industries. We design, manufacture, assemble and test future technologies. We facilitate the creation and seamless integration of individual components and systems into development programmes for military and aviation applications.
With expertise in over 30 locations worldwide, Ricardo works with aerospace clients and suppliers to deliver efficient solutions across the entire lifecycle of the project.
Ricardo delivers wide-ranging engineering programmes across light and heavy land and sea operating spaces and is the partner of choice for many original equipment manufacturers.
The quality of our solutions results from a unique combination of operational, technical and strategic expertise, coupled with access to world-leading engineering facilities.
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The quality of our aerospace and defence solutions are developed out of a unique combination of operational, technical and strategic expertise, coupled with access to world-leading engineering facilities.
Ricardo delivers a range of assurance and testing services across a variety of industries.
Learn moreFind out more about our expert automotive testing solutions at our state-of-the-art facilities.
Learn moreComplementary measures that solve air quality problems and help mitigate carbon emissions and ensure a vibrant and livable city for your residents.
Learn moreRicardo provides impartial evidence and analysis underpinning environmental policymaking throughout the policy life cycle.
Learn moreWe work with businesses to maximise benefit and avoid risks on their sustainability journey.
Learn moreProviding expertise to support your chemical operations and sustainable growth.
Learn moreWorld-leading environmental, energy and policy modelling to create a safe and sustainable world.
Learn moreRicardo specialise in high-performance, niche volume manufacturing and assembly for complex, precision, electromechanical products and offer world-class industrialisation consultancy
Learn moreWe are experts in the establishing flexible and stable product assembly operations which output complex products to help our clients achieve their premium product aspirations.
Learn morePrototype builds and vehicle adaption services for special vehicle platforms.
Learn moreAs a leading industrial and manufacturing expert, we provide a world-class industrialisation consultancy service to help our clients manufacture their complex and innovative products.
Learn morePrecision manufacture of complex mechanical components for engines and transmissions for high performance and specialised applications delivered in low volumes.
Learn moreRicardo's strategic consultancy services enables our clients to navigate complexity in a disrupted world.
Learn moreRicardo's strategic consultancy offering enables our clients to navigate complexity in a disrupted world.
Learn moreRicardo offers world-class technical consulting services to enable our customers to get the most from their products and services in the energy, transportation and manufacturing sectors.
Learn moreWe can support your organisation with scientifically robust and high quality approaches to energy transition to deliver you value across a wide range of areas.
Learn moreOperations and maintenance services to ensure that our clients' programmes are delivered with excellence.
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Learn moreOur expert team support businesses with bespoke software solutions and stable software libraries for development programs.
Learn moreThe most advanced equipment and capabilities in the world can become ineffective without appropriate in-service support solutions.
Learn moreExperts in delivering innovative system engineering and integration solutions towards a safe and sustainable future.
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