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Secure Operations at Scale: How Blocks Supports the UK Defence Sector

Chris Barry, Founder & CEO 7 February 2025 7 min read

What is Blocks?

Blocks is Make More Digital's platform for building intelligent business applications. It's modular, composable technology that lets organisations configure powerful workflows, AI agents, and data pipelines—without the traditional development overhead.

Instead of months of custom development, Blocks lets you assemble pre-built components tailored to your industry. Think of it as enterprise software that adapts to how you work, not the other way around.

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Defence in the Digital Age

The UK's defence sector faces unprecedented challenges: evolving threats, constrained budgets, and the need to modernise while maintaining operational security. As an IS-8 priority sector, defence is critical to national resilience and economic strength.

How Blocks Addresses Defence Requirements

Security-First Architecture

Blocks is built with security as a foundational principle:

  • Military-grade encryption at rest and in transit
  • Role-based access control with complete audit trails
  • Air-gapped deployment options for classified environments
  • UK data sovereignty with domestic hosting options

Operational Workflow Management

Defence organisations can configure mission workflows without custom development:

  • Visual mission planning tools - Design operational workflows
  • Automated security classification - Ensure proper handling
  • Real-time status tracking - Maintain situational awareness
  • Complete accountability - Every action logged and auditable

Intelligence Analysis

AI-powered tools help analysts:

  • Surface patterns in large datasets
  • Automate routine analysis tasks
  • Generate reports and briefings
  • Maintain source protection

Supporting Defence Modernisation

The UK's defence industrial strategy emphasises the need for agile, modern capabilities. Blocks helps by:

  • Accelerating capability development without compromising security
  • Reducing dependence on bespoke, expensive systems
  • Building sovereign capability with UK-based development
  • Enabling interoperability through standard interfaces

Working with Defence

We understand the unique requirements of defence customers. Our team includes members with security clearances and experience in defence programmes. We're happy to discuss how Blocks could support your specific requirements.

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