Prepare for the UK Offset Policy
Capital helps overseas defence companies meet UK Offset commitments, with more than 25 years of Offset and Industrial Participation experience.
For overseas primes and their UK subsidiaries preparing bids and Offset plans
The challenge
The UK expects overseas suppliers to invest in its defence industry. Meeting that expectation means finding UK companies that can genuinely make your parts, develop your technology or support your programme, and finding them early.
The UK Offset Policy, published on 30 October 2026, sets the rules: Ministry of Defence purchases of £50 million or more, an obligation normally equal to the contract value, and written approval for every project before it starts.
What Capital offers
Clear guidance on the UK Offset Policy
Plain-English summaries of the Ministry of Defence's UK Offset Policy and its link to HM Treasury's Green Book, and what they mean for overseas suppliers and UK companies.
Experience you can call on
Capital's advisory support, drawn from Offset and Industrial Participation programmes in nearly 30 countries, is delivered through Constructive Edge.
Latest Offset alerts
A weekly round-up of new defence sales around the world above the Offset thresholds, and changes to the Offset rules.
Checked weekly. Last updated 9 November 2026.
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South Korea
South Korea selects the Sikorsky S-92A+ for its new VIP command helicopters
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Promotion Committee chose the Sikorsky S-92A+ on 6 November for its next command helicopter programme, with a total cost of about KRW 873 billion. Four helicopters will replace older Air Force aircraft by 2031, and the plan includes modification and maintenance technology and parts exports for Korean small firms.
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Mexico
US approves a possible US$1.075bn sale of 11 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Mexico
The US State Department has approved a possible sale to Mexico of 11 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters with spare engines, navigation systems, radios, training and support, estimated at US$1.075 billion.
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Sweden
Saab wins about SEK 2bn from Naval Group to equip Sweden's four new FDI frigates
Naval Group has ordered weapon control systems and sensors worth about SEK 2 billion from Saab for the four FDI frigates it is building for the Royal Swedish Navy under a contract of about €4.3 billion signed on 31 August. Sweden does not have Offset rules.
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Denmark
Denmark and Lithuania join Finland-led joint purchase of Blocker naval mines
Denmark and Lithuania have confirmed they are buying Forcit Defence's Blocker naval mines through the five-nation Naval Mines Cooperation, under a framework contract Finland signed in June for the group. Finland has described the contract as worth hundreds of millions of euros; no figure per country has been published.
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Philippines
India reported in final talks to sell the Philippines more BrahMos missile systems
India is reported to be in final-stage talks to expand its BrahMos supersonic cruise missile sale to the Philippines, covering about five more systems and nearly 60 missiles, which Indian sources value at US$700–800 million. No deal has yet been announced.
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Malaysia Civil
Penang Mutiara Line LRT: RM2.69bn second civil contract awarded
Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation has awarded the RM2.69 billion second civil main contract for the Penang Mutiara Line light rail to a joint venture of China Communications Construction Company, TRC Construction and Ufuk Semarak. It covers about 5.5 km of line, including a 3.05 km sea-crossing bridge to Butterworth.
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United Kingdom Rules
UK Offset details expected at the Defence Investment Summit on 1 December
Details of how obligations under the UK's new Offset policy will be assessed, measured and enforced are expected at the Defence Investment Summit on 1 December. The policy is due to apply from April 2027 to contracts of £50 million or more, with each case considered individually.
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Peru
Peru awards Leonardo €40.4m to support its four C-27J Spartan aircraft
Peru's armed forces procurement agency, ACFFAA, has awarded Leonardo a €40.4 million integrated support contract, as sole supplier, for the Peruvian Air Force's four C-27J Spartan transport aircraft. Details of any Offset on this award have not been published.
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Peru
Peru seeks to speed up a purchase of 12 search and rescue helicopters, worth up to US$240m
Peru's government is trying to speed up the purchase of 12 search and rescue helicopters, six before the end of 2026 and six in 2027, at an estimated cost of up to US$240 million. Funding has not yet been allocated; the Leonardo AW139M and Airbus H145M are seen as leading candidates.
The Council and training
Two ways Capital brings people together around Offset.
UK National Offset Council (UK-NOC)
An informal quarterly gathering in London for people with an interest in UK Offset: Ministry of Defence officials, UK companies and overseas suppliers. Organised and hosted by Capital. The first meeting takes place in Q4 2026.
Offset practitioner course
A practitioner's masterclass for people new to Offset and Industrial Participation: eight modules, a UK elective and a live negotiation simulation, online over nine weeks or in-house over three days.
Preparing a UK bid or an Offset plan?
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