Engineering Partnerships

Collaborating for Capability. Engineering for Impact.

At QinetiQ, we believe that engineering excellence is best achieved through strong partnerships. We work collaboratively with government, industry, SMEs and academia to deliver innovative, mission-ready solutions that support defence and national security.

The AURORA Engineering Partnership

As a founding member of the AURORA Engineering Partnership, we work alongside AtkinsRéalis, BMT, Frazer-Nash Consultancy and KBR to deliver engineering services to the UK Ministry of Defence. Together, we provide deep technical expertise, agile delivery and strategic insight—supporting the development, integration and sustainment of defence capabilities across all domains.

AURORA is built on a shared commitment to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. Through this partnership, we help MOD customers solve complex challenges, accelerate delivery and ensure value for money across engineering programmes.

Partnering for Innovation

Beyond AURORA, we collaborate with a wide range of organisations to advance engineering solutions—from cutting-edge SMEs to leading universities and global industry partners. These partnerships enable us to:

  • Share knowledge and best practice
  • Co-develop new technologies
  • Strengthen the UK defence industrial base
  • Deliver scalable solutions tailored to operational needs

Trusted Engineering Delivery

Whether working within formal partnerships or bespoke collaborations, our engineering teams bring rigour, creativity and mission focus to every engagement. We are proud to be a trusted partner in delivering engineering services that make a real-world difference.

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Aurora Engineering Partnership

EDP is the default route for procurement of engineering services for DE&S, and is available to other MOD departments and agencies.

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