Armed Forces Covenant Business Event – Morecambe
Event: Armed Forces Covenant Business Engagement
Attendee: Jerrod Hartley, CEO
Date: February 2026
Location: Morecambe
Jerrod Hartley attended an Armed Forces Covenant event focused on the benefits of Covenant membership for businesses. Hosted in partnership with the Lancaster & Morecambe Chamber of Commerce, the session explored how organisations can support veterans and ex‑forces personnel while strengthening their own workforce.
At the event, AFD Systems confirmed plans to subscribe as a Bronze member of the Armed Forces Covenant, underlining the company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and inclusive recruitment practices.
Armed Forces Covenant Event – Warton Enterprise Zone
Date: March 2026
Attendee: Jerrod Hartley and Bailey Black
Location: University of Lancashire Altitude Centre, Warton
Organiser: NWRSDC
AFD Systems attended and exhibited at an Armed Forces Covenant event held within the Warton Enterprise Zone, hosted at the University of Lancashire’s Altitude Centre.
Air Commodore Adam Sampson delivered the military address, sharing insight into current threats and how the RAF is adapting to meet future challenges. AFD Systems was invited to showcase its advanced engineering and additive manufacturing capabilities, highlighting support for system integration, airframe engineering, and high‑integrity test solutions for aerospace and defence customers.
AFD Systems was invited to exhibit and showcase, advanced engineering and additive manufacturing capabilities to support: system integration, airframe engineering, high integrity test rigs and much more.
AFD Systems Attended DPRTE 2026
Date: Wednesday 25th March 2026
Location: Farnborough
Attendee: Mark Johnston
AFD Systems attended DPRTE 2026, engaging with defence customers and partners across procurement, research, and technology domains.
The event enabled meaningful conversations around collaboration, innovation, and delivering value across defence programmes.
APRIL EVENTS –
AFD Systems is Heading to Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2026
Dates: 14–16 April 2026
Location: Hamburg
Attendee: Jerrod Hartley (14th–15th April)
AFD Systems will be attending Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2026, the world’s leading event for aircraft cabin interiors, IFE, seating, materials, and onboard services.
A fantastic opportunity to connect with organisations across the global aircraft interiors ecosystem, explore the latest innovations in cabin design, IFEC, materials and premium travel, and discuss how AFD Systems continues to support partners with robust, reliable and future‑ready engineering solutions.
With an established Part 21G polymer Additive Manufacturing capability, AFD Systems supports cabin interior programmes through design, analysis, testing, certification, and approved component delivery as a complete turnkey solution.
AFD Systems is Heading to UDT 2026
Date: Wednesday 15th April 2026
Location: Excel London
Attendee: Mark Johnston
AFD Systems will also be attending UDT 2026, the leading global event for the undersea defence and security community.
The event will provide opportunities to explore innovation and collaboration across undersea and maritime defence programmes.
Looking Ahead
Through conferences, technical lectures, defence exhibitions, and global trade events, AFD Systems continues to engage actively with customers, partners, and industry bodies across aerospace, defence, and aircraft interiors.
We look forward to a busy and productive period ahead — full of conversations, insights, and opportunities to collaborate.
