PAVING THE WAY FOR DEFENCE INNOVATION

ClearPath Defence brings clarity, collaboration, and creative problem-solving to Defence decision-making —enabling smart investments, optimised capabilities, and future-ready strategies.

Who Are We

NAVIGATING COMPLEXITY
DELIVERING CLARITY

ClearPath Defence combines deep technical expertise, systems thinking, and strategic foresight to assist Defence organisations and businesses in making smart, future-focused decisions.

We cut through complexity, using a systems-of-systems approach to help leaders see beyond the immediate challenge and unlock integrated, future-ready solutions.

> Deep Defence & Aerospace Expertise

> Creative Capability Development Approaches

> Governance, Risk & Certification Insights

What We Do

PATHWAYS TO CAPABILITY

We help Defence organisations and industry partners align technology, strategy, and governance to turn innovative concepts into operational capabilities.

ANALYSE > ALIGN > ADVANCE

1 > ENTERPRISE-LEVEL ANALYSIS

A systems engineering approach to characterising enterprise risk

2 > CAPABILITY OPTIMISATION

Combining technology and organisational transformation for optimised outcomes

3 > LEVERAGING EMERGING
TECHNOLOGY

Expert insights into applications of AI, Autonomy and Human-Machine Teaming in a national security context

4 > NAVIGATING DEFENCE
& DEFENCE INDUSTRY

Guidance establishing connections and collaborative pathways

5 > DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS

Experimentation, simulation and
scenario-based analysis approaches to driving outcomes

6 > FUNDING & INTERNATIONAL
COLLABORATION

Assistance in exploring novel funding opportunities and overseas partnerships

Who We Work With

TRUSTED BY DEFENCE
& INDUSTRY INNOVATORS

Our expertise supports leaders and businesses across
the Defence ecosystem, including:

DEPARTMENT
OF DEFENCE

Strategic advisory
for operational effectiveness

DEFENCE INDUSTRY
(SMEs & Large Enterprises)

Helping businesses align capabilities with Defence needs

NON-TRADITIONAL
ENTRANTS

Guiding innovative businesses into the Defence sector

About The Founder

EMILY HUGHES

ClearPath Defence is led by a technical expert with 20 years’ experience in Defence and Aerospace.

A future-focused leader with experience across the develop-ment lifecycle, managing multinational portfolios and lead-ing teams specialising in autonomous capabilities, advanced simulation, modelling and analytics.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

> BOARD-LEVEL LEADERSHIP

Experience across corporate & NFP governance

> CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING

Where the unexpected meets the possible

> DEFENCE-FOCUSED VISION

Translating complexity into actionable strategy

Contact

Ready to explore how ClearPath Defence can support your mission?
Get in touch today.