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shaping the future of aerospace and defence

Complete precision manufacturing and engineering for aerospace and defence

Supporting the world’s most demanding aerospace and defence programmes with engine components, defence equipment and vertically integrated manufacturing capability at every stage.

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Strategic Independence

Company Overview

UK sovereign capability with international reach.

Since 1955, RLC has supported global aerospace and defence partners with high-precision manufacturing, engineering expertise and disciplined programme delivery.

Operating across the UK, Isle of Man and Singapore, we provide a resilient supply for customers that need technical depth, quality assurance and long-term support. Our Northern Ireland base also strengthens the group’s position as a gateway into Europe.

Our specialist sites combine focused capability with one shared standard of accountability.

Company Overview

Trusted partners

Vertically Integrated

Through one connected manufacturing group, customers access precision machining, chemical processing, testing, assembly and lifecycle support through a single chain of custody.

This reduces supplier hand-offs, strengthens quality control and provides clearer accountability from raw material through to final delivery.

Precision
Machining

Multi-axis machining for complex aerospace and defence components to exact tolerances.

Treatments
& Testing

Approved treatments and testing provide controlled processes and quality assurance.

Assembly
& Kitting

Integrated assembly and kitting support complex aerospace programme delivery.

Engine
Components

Specialist manufacture of critical propulsion components for aerospace engine programmes.

Defence
Equipment

Precision defence equipment for rocket casings, survival systems and ground support equipment.

Lifecycle
Support

Long-term support from early development through production and sustainment.

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Applications

Engine Components

Defence Equipment

Engine Components

Defence Equipment

One Group. Specialist Capabilities.

Why RLC

Built to protect supply and programme performance.

RLC combines advanced infrastructure with the engineering discipline needed to deliver consistently, providing a single chain of custody for critical programmes.

We are a private family-owned company with trusted OEM long-term customer partnerships & approvals.

Our Vision & Values

1000+

employees

1955

est. year

£200m+

annual Revenue

global sites

Sovereign
Capability

50/50

Defence
& Civil

Fewer Handoffs

We bring machining, treatments, testing, assembly and programme support closer together. This reduces supplier handovers, transit risk and the effort needed to manage complex manufacturing routes.

We bring machining, treatments, testing, assembly and programme support closer together. This reduces supplier handovers, transit risk and the effort needed to manage complex manufacturing routes.
more control

Shared standards, approved process routes and documented quality controls give you clearer visibility from material receipt to final delivery. This supports stronger oversight of quality, traceability and programme progress.

Shared standards, approved process routes and documented quality controls give you clearer visibility from material receipt to final delivery. This supports stronger oversight of quality, traceability and programme progress.
long-term support

We support programmes through development, qualification, serial supply, spares, engineering changes and legacy requirements. Manufacturing knowledge stays within the group as programme needs change.

We support programmes through development, qualification, serial supply, spares, engineering changes and legacy requirements. Manufacturing knowledge stays within the group as programme needs change.
specialist knowledge

Each site contributes deep expertise in its field, from complex engine components and defence equipment to treatments, inspection and assembly. You access that focused capability through one accountable manufacturing group.

Each site contributes deep expertise in its field, from complex engine components and defence equipment to treatments, inspection and assembly. You access that focused capability through one accountable manufacturing group.