Defence
Trust and Confidence
Our heritage as a customer friend and technology partner enables government agencies, defence suppliers and military stakeholders to have trust and confidence in Plextek to deliver leading-edge solutions.
RF and communications specialists at Plextek ensure you receive an impartial view of any technology assessment or development programme placed with them. Plextek understands the customer need for leveraging capabilities in R&D, exploiting existing technology enabling platforms and delivering deployable system solutions to ensure product differentiation and leading disruptive capability.
Your technology partner
As a company with expertise in the technology, but not a competing equipment vendor, Plextek is able to obtain and analyse key technical and performance information from main equipment suppliers.
Over the years we have worked closely with UK government agencies such as the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) to develop software and engineering solutions in areas such as mmWave radar, Alt-PNT, communications within contested environments, autonomous systems, and EW payloads for uncrewed air systems.
Expert consultancy at each Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
Applied Research
In the defence sector, Plextek excels at low TRL applied research, to underpin future innovation.
We combine technical expertise with a vision for future-ready defence, offering actionable research that informs the development of cutting-edge capabilities.
- Expert Analysis
Our team provides expert assessments of new technologies, ensuring they’re viable for defence applications.
- Engineered Solutions
We deliver bespoke solutions, drawing on deep technical knowledge and cross-sector engineering experience.
- Strategic Partnerships
Collaborating closely with defence stakeholders, we shape our research to meet specific strategic needs.
Technology Demonstrators
Design & Supply Partner
As your high TRL Design & Supply Partner, we provide comprehensive outsourcing for engineering, design, and supply:
Complete Engineering Services:
From concept to delivery, we offer end-to-end solutions tailored to your product’s lifecycle.
Design Authority:
As your design authority, we ensure your product meets all technical, quality, and regulatory standards.
Efficient Supply Chain:
Our agile supply chain strategy guarantees the swift and effective market entry of your product.
Collaborative Partnerships:
We engage in deep, collaborative B2B relationships, aligning our innovative approach with your product ambitions.
Alternative PNT
As part of our commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation, we offer specialised Alternative PNT solutions within the Defence sector.
Radar
Discover how these innovations in Ubiquitous Radar, Terrain Reference Navigation (TRN), and our configurable mmWave platform can enhance operational safety, efficiency, and security in defence applications.
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Exceptional Engineering
Radar Systems
Communication Systems
Sensor Systems
Data Science
Product Design
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