The UK has recently secured a landmark £10 billion deal to supply Norway with state-of-the-art warships, a huge vote of confidence in British defence manufacturing expertise, as well as defence forgings. The agreement to provide Type 26 frigates marks the UK’s “biggest ever warship export deal by value” and will support 4,000 UK jobs. Whilst this deal has huge strategic importance for both the UK and Norway, it is also indicative of the network of precision engineering and trusted defence supply chains, particularly in the manufacturing of forged components, being crucial for UK defence aspirations.
Forgings are the backbone of the UK’s defence capability. From armoured vehicles to submarines, high-quality forged steel components ensure that every platform performs reliably under the most demanding of conditions.
Brockhouse: Forging a Legacy in Defence
For 140 years, Brockhouse has been at the forefront of the British forging industry. Based in the West Midlands, we have supplied safety-critical components for the defence sector for decades, supporting everything from land vehicles to submarines.
Brockhouse has extensive safety-critical expertise, with every component we manufacture meeting the rigorous demands of the defence sector. We also offer full traceability, with all of the steel used by Brockhouse being sourced from UK and EU suppliers. Brockhouse is a British-owned company, keeping manufacturing skills, value, and expertise in the UK, whilst avoiding the risk associated with overseas ownership. We are also constantly investing in our own manufacturing capabilities and sustainability goals, including modernising our forging operations to be more environmentally conscious, and applying for government grants to extend our capabilities, aligning with the UK’s broader defence strategy.
The UK’s defence sector depends on secure, reliable supply chains. Every critical component must be durable, traceable, and sourced from a company committed to long-term defence goals. Brockhouse has a track record of consistent, high-quality forgings, allowing defence manufacturers to plan and execute large-scale projects, such as the Norwegian warship programme, with confidence. In a global defence market where supply chain disruptions are increasingly common, Brockhouse stands out from the rest.
Looking to the Future
As the UK continues to invest in defence exports, the role of companies like Brockhouse will continue to grow in importance. By combining heritage, precision, and innovation, Brockhouse ensures that excellence is achieved in every component we make for the defence sector. This £10 billion warship deal puts the UK defence sector on centre stage. Strong defence manufacturing requires a strong, resilient forging partner, and Brockhouse is on hand to deliver, for decades to come.
Considering a forging? Contact us today.
Brockhouse has a proud history dating back over 140 years. Our skilled workforce has been producing quality forgings for over a century establishing a strong reputation as a market leader, working with a network of customers globally. From our West Bromwich based facility, we offer a complete service including design, die & tool manufacture, forging, machining, and heat treatment for items up to 400 kgs in weight.
We pride ourselves on our ability to meet the challenges of fast response, high quality and low-cost solutions that our customers require. Our manufacturing facilities enable us to offer the widest range of products from a single forge.
Contact us today, call us on 0121 556 1241 or email info@brockhouse.co.uk.