Independent defence capability advisory

Independent advice for mission-critical acquisition decisions.

APG helps defence and security organizations reduce acquisition risk through independent technology evaluations, structured demonstration programs, objective capability assessments, and acquisition advisory.

Acquisition decisions require operational clarity, measurable evidence, and disciplined judgment.

Operational requirements often evolve faster than procurement cycles. Vendor claims are difficult to compare, demonstrations rarely reflect operational reality, and acquisition decisions carry significant operational and financial consequences. APG structures the evaluation process around the mission, measurable criteria, and the evidence required for a defensible decision.

01 / The Challenge

A disciplined process

Evidence before acquisition.

Evidence before acquisition.

Evidence before acquisition.

02 / Process

02 / Process

01

Understand the Mission

Define the operational requirement, constraints, and decision context before comparing options.

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Understand the Mission

Define the operational requirement, constraints, and decision context before comparing options.

02

Identify Relevant Technologies

Identify technologies that meet the mission need and warrant structured evaluation.

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Identify Relevant Technologies

Identify technologies that meet the mission need and warrant structured evaluation.

03

Design the Evaluation

Set measurable criteria, test conditions, and a transparent evidence model.

03

Design the Evaluation

Set measurable criteria, test conditions, and a transparent evidence model.

04

Evaluate Vendors

Compare vendor claims, maturity, integration risk, and suitability against the requirement.

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Evaluate Vendors

Compare vendor claims, maturity, integration risk, and suitability against the requirement.

05

Run Demonstrations

Run structured demonstrations that test relevant scenarios and operational constraints.

05

Run Demonstrations

Run structured demonstrations that test relevant scenarios and operational constraints.

06

Acquisition Decision Support

Deliver traceable findings and defensible recommendations for senior acquisition decisions.

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Acquisition Decision Support

Deliver traceable findings and defensible recommendations for senior acquisition decisions.

Operational capability areas

Operational capability areas

03 / Expertise

03 / Expertise

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Counter-UAS

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Counter-UAS

02

Sensors

02

Sensors

03

Command & Control

03

Command & Control

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Operational Demonstrations

04

Operational Demonstrations

05

Vendor Evaluations

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Vendor Evaluations

06

Capability Assessments

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Capability Assessments

A clear mandate: independent judgment.

Independent Judgment

Independent from manufacturers, system integrators, and equipment suppliers.

Operational Perspective

Recommendations begin with operational requirements, not products.

Decision-Grade Evidence

Transparent methodology, traceable findings, and defensible recommendations.

Structured Delivery

Clear governance, disciplined execution, and concise reporting designed for senior decision-makers.

Experience

Experience

The APG team brings experience supporting technical evaluations, C-UAS demonstrations, sensor integration activities, defence technology deployments, and government capability assessments.

Client identities and programme details remain confidential.

Who We Support

04 / Advisory clients

04 / Advisory clients

Defence Ministries

Armed Forces

Government Security Organizations

Critical Infrastructure Operators

Prime Contractors

Defence Technology Companies

05 / Contact

05 / Contact

Discuss Your Requirement

Discuss an operational requirement, acquisition project, capability assessment, or demonstration programme.

APG

Independent Defence Capability Advisory · Operating across Europe and North America

Independent Defence Capability Advisory · Operating across Europe and North America