Defence. Decoded
Strategic advisory for complex defence environments
Defence is accelerating. Capability pressure is rising. Decisions are being made faster, with less margin for error. ABLO works across the defence industrial base in the UK, NATO and other international allies. We bring senior military and industry experience into the decisions that shape outcomes.
Insights
Our perspective on current issues, events and the state of the defence sector.
A short cut to sovereignty
Too little, too late?
Eurosatory 2026
Weathering the storm
What we do
Areas where we deliver core outcomes for our clients.
Strategic Advisory
Navigate complexity. Gain advantage.
Market intelligence, competitive analysis and
go-to-market strategy for organisations that need to operate ahead of the competition.
Business Development & Capture
Identify opportunity. Pursue it with confidence.
Full lifecycle support from opportunity identification and campaign management through to partnership development and sales execution.
Engineering Advisory
From concept to operational capability.
System architecture, integration, design and technical assurance — bridging the gap between strategic ambition and operational delivery.
Bespoke Communications
Presence that commands attention.
Messaging that lands. Strategic messaging, content development, event management and stakeholder engagement for the defence sector.
In numbers
clients with combined revenue of £5.6 bn
million GBP revenue generated
new regions developed
3/4-star military advisors
Meet ABLO
We combine an advisory network of senior ex-military commanders with an agile commercial team of defence industry specialists.
Vice Admiral Mark Mellett DSM
Amar Karia
Col (Ret.) John Musgrave
Harriet Turner
