CFN Consultants, Canada’s leading aerospace, defence, and public safety procurement consultancy, and Anglesey Associates, a leading United Kingdom based consultancy with significant experience in military aviation, governmental service and management of complex defence procurement projects, are pleased to announce that they have entered into an affiliation agreement which will see the two consultancies collaborate in providing support and assistance to their respective client groups.

Founded in 1983, CFN is Canada's leading consultancy specializing in aerospace, defence, and public safety procurement. CFN's Partners and Associates have particular expertise in dealing with the Canadian Armed Forces and the departments and agencies of the Government of Canada that engage in aerospace, defence, and public safety procurement. With experts in defence requirements, government procurement, contracting, Industrial and Technological Benefits (offsets), and the defence industry, CFN assists clients in engaging the Department of National Defence, Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada, the Canadian Coast Guard, Canada's regional development agencies, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and other departments and agencies.

Founded in 2021, Anglesey Associates identify and support global clients that seek to enhance the defence capabilities of international partners and allies. Specialists in Defence and Security tendering, from innovation funding applications through to strategy development and submission, Angelsey provides pan-domain expertise backed by decades of combined military, government service and commercial experience and offer a full range of project support services, from initial market survey to business development, product development, research and prototyping services.

Peter Studer, CFN’s Managing Senior Partner, said “Recognizing the importance of supporting our clients in the UK market, CFN sought a trusted partner to assist our clients in understanding and exploiting opportunities resulting from the recently released Strategic Defence Review, and the realities of the UK’s defence acquisition processes. Consequently, we’re pleased to have the opportunity to introduce our clients to Anglesey Associates, the “Anglesey Approach” to client support, and Anglesey’s unique insights into the UK business community. Equally, CFN looks forward to supporting Anglesey’s clients in accessing Canadian Government procurement opportunities in the aerospace, space, defence, maritime and public safety market.”

Alex Lovell-Smith, Anglesey’s Associates Managing Director, said “Since our first engagement with CFN over 3 years ago, we have been impressed by the manner in which their Senior Leadership team approaches client requirements. CFN has both the experience and depth of expertise to tackle some of the most complex procurement projects faced by Defence supply chain customers on both sides of the Atlantic. We are excited to expand our work with CFN and further build on what has been a successful relationship of mutual respect and collaboration in both Canada and the UK at a time of significant Defence and Security sector growth for both nations.”

For additional information, please contact:

Anglesey Associates: Alex Lovell-Smith, [email protected], 44 1252 750556

CFN Consultants: Peter Studer, [email protected], 613-410-3844