About Descian

Built to strengthen, not replace

Descian exists to strengthen the UK's defence supply chain by combining physical equipment delivery capability with sovereign digital tools — working alongside established primes, not against them.

Why we exist

The UK defence supply chain needs specialist capability

UK defence programmes face a structural challenge: supply chains built for a different era are under pressure from rising complexity, accelerating timelines, and expanding evidence requirements.

Large generalist organisations find it difficult to prioritise the specialist supply chain work that these programmes demand. Sub-tier visibility is limited. Evidence burdens are growing faster than delivery capacity. And single-source dependencies create fragility that programmes cannot afford.

Descian was built to address these challenges directly — with the agility of a specialist and the rigour that defence demands.

ApproachEvidence-firstEvery claim backed by auditable proof, generated through delivery — not self-reporting
Speed90-day sprintsAssessment to assured delivery in gated 90-day cycles, not 18-month programmes
SovereigntyUK-jurisdictionAll compute, data, and digital tools operate within UK sovereign infrastructure
Our position

Working with the ecosystem, not against it

With Prime Contractors

We complement programme structures with specialist sub-tier supply chain capability, readiness sprints, and delivery evidence that strengthens bid submissions and programme execution.

With MoD

We provide supply chain assurance, sovereign compute capability, and structured evidence systems aligned to MoD procurement requirements and programme governance frameworks.

With Industry

We map, connect, and strengthen the sub-tier supplier base — identifying dual-source options, monitoring health, and building the resilience that programmes depend on.

What DESCIAN means

Defence Equipment · Sovereign Compute · Integrated Assured Navigation

Defence Equipment

Physical hardware — sourcing, manufacturing, traceability. The tangible delivery capability that programmes require.

Sovereign Compute

UK-jurisdiction data, processing, and decision systems. Digital tools that stay within sovereign infrastructure.

Integrated Assured Navigation

End-to-end orchestration with evidence at every gate. Compliance, governance, and delivery assurance connected.

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Whether you are an MoD programme team, a prime contractor, or an investor — we would like to hear from you.

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